Summer Smoothies

Vegan Mango-Coconut Green Smoothie

You will need:

     ·         1 cup – fresh washed baby spinach leaves

     ·         1 cup – mango cubes, fresh or frozen

     ·         ½ medium banana

     ·         ¾ cup – light canned coconut milk

     ·         ½ cup – orange juice

     ·         ½ cup ice cubes

Optional extras

     ·         1 tbsp – coconut butter, for extra coconutiness, plus fibre and a little protein

     ·         1 tbsp – ground flaxseeds, for fibre and omega-3 fatty acids and protein

     ·         Chopped mango and/or coconut shavings for a topping.

Directions:

     1.          Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

     2.        Pour into glasses and add toppings if desired.

     3.        Serve with a straw.

http://www.kitchentreaty.com/vegan-mango-coconut-green-smoothie/

Apple, Carrot & Peach Smoothie

You will need:

     ·         1 medium carrot, peeled

     ·         2 medium size apples, peeled and deseeded

     ·         1 medium size peach, peeled and destoned

     ·         5 tbsp – fat free yoghurt

     ·         5 tbsp – milk

Directions:

     1.          Chop the carrot, the apples and the peaches into bite size pieces and add them to a blender.

     2.        Pour over the yoghurt and milk and puree until smooth.

     3.        Serve immediately.

http://www.simplyum.com/apple-carrot-and-peach-smoothie/