Vitamin C Bomb Smoothie

I spent a long time trying to decide what recipe to start this blog off with and in the end I decided to go with something I really enjoy at the moment – a very simple smoothie that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Smoothies make great energising snacks and as they’re light, they’re perfect for the warm summer weather we’ve been blessed with lately.

This smoothie, which is based on a recipe from one of my favourite books Keeping it Simple by the Juicemaster, is packed with vitamin C and also contains a good dose of B vitamins, E vitamin, potassium and fibre. It is hence a great immunity booster and also good for preserving youthful skin.

Since it’s pollen season, I like to use local honey as it is said to be a great natural hayfever remedy. The theory behind this is that the honey contains the pollen found locally (i.e. the pollen that causes your allergy symptoms) so by taking it every day for few months before the start of hayfever season, you build immunity to the allergens. I have to say, I think it’s really working eventhough I didn’t start taking it until the pollen season started, but I’m definitely sneezing less!

I like to have this smoothie as my mid-morning or afternoon snack but it would also make a great light breakfast especially if you’re detoxing, maybe with a tablespoon of hemp protein powder added in – guaranteed to wake you up!

Ingredients:

2 medium oranges (or 3 small ones), squeezed

2 kiwi fruits, peeled

1 medium banana

1 tsp locally harvested honey

3 strawberries

Method:

Very simple – put everything in a blender and blend until smooth.

Enjoy immediately or pour in a flask and have as a refreshing afternoon snack at work.

TIP: if you do not have a blender, you can pick up a good quality handheld one from Argos for about €25 (I think the prices actually start at around €5!). I prefer a handheld blender because you can use it in any bowl or pot, e.g. you can blend soup in a saucepan rather than having to transfer it to the blender bowl, so it’s easier to use. It’s also much easier to clean and store!

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