tropical sunshine smoothie
When your spring or summer isn’t playing ball and you need an injection of sun to your day this is the smoothie to reach for. Also good when it’s hot and sunny outside! Zingy from the turmeric with the taste of tropical sun from the pineapple. Refreshing and filling.
INGREDIENTS
100g frozen pineapple
2 carrots
1 small banana
1 tablespoon of fresh turmeric chopped (or 1 heaped tsp ground)
1 tablespoon almond butter
Kefir (amount will depend on how thick/thin you like it)
1 tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseed
METHOD
In a nutribullet, or similar, add the flaxseed first and grind to a powder.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blitz until smooth.
THE HEALTH BOOST TIP
Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. It is also a very good source of copper and a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, folate and pantothenic acid.
