Vegetarian Breakfast Smoothies Recipe

These smoothies are simply great first thing in the mourning, but not only do they taste great but they will also give you a boost of energy and all the vitamins your body needs.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups plain fat-free yogurt
• 3 to 4 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 cups strawberries, stems removed and roughly chopped
• ¼ cup soy milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup ice

1. One at a time, gradually add ingredients into the jar of the blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 smoothies

Berry Mint Smoothie

This smoothie is packed with potassium and vitamin C, to energize your you and make you feel great. 

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, cut into large pieces
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup raspberries
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 2 tsp chopped fresh mint
• Mint Sprigs, for garnish

1. Add banana, blueberries, raspberries, cranberry juice and chopped mint into a blender. Purée until smooth.
2. Chill liquid in the fridge until cold. Pour into glasses and sprinkle mint sprigs on top. Serve.

Makes 2 glasses

Banana and Yogurt Smoothie

You may use vanilla yogurt instead of plain and you can add cinnamon at the very end to enhance the flavour.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• ¾ cup skim milk
• Cinnamon, optional

1. Set aside 2-3 slices of the banana, and place the rest into a food processor along with the yogurt and skim milk. Blend until smooth.
2. Once smooth, pour into a glass and scatter extra slices of banana over top and sprinkle on the cinnamon, if using.

Serves 1