This smoothie has everything you need to start the day.  Fresh whole fruit, fibre, omega 3 and protein to keep you full as well as probiotics for proper digestion and for a healthy immune system.  It’s a complete healthy breakfast in about 2 minutes.  The great thing about enjoying a daily fresh smoothie is that all the nutrients are easily absorbed into the body for optimum health and maximum nutrition.

Serves 2

Time it takes: 2 minutes

What it’s good for

The orange is a great source of vitamin C and flavonoids to help protect your immune system. The apple is high in fibre to help keep you full and for gut health.  Pineapple is high in bromelain to help with digestion and assimilation of the nutrients you are eating. Banana contains chromium and potassium to help stabilize blood sugar and for energy. Linseed is full of omega 3 to help lower cholesterol and for brain health.  The yoghurt adds extra protein and probiotics for a healthy immune system and to repair muscle.

Ingredients

2 oranges, peeled
100 g fresh pineapple
1 green apple, cut into quarters (use skin, seeds and stem in recipe)
1 banana, peeled 
1 tablespoons ground linseed  (flaxseed)
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
3  tablespoons natural yoghurt
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup Ice

Method

Combine all the ingredients into a Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select variable 1

Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to variable 10 then to high.  Use the tamper in the beginning to push the fruit down into the blades and blend for 30 seconds until combined and creamy. 

Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Vitamix Tip

For a dairy free smoothie replace yoghurt with silken tofu and light coconut milk.