SANDRA’S STRAWBERRY-BANANA CANDIED-GINGER SMOOTHIES

A fruity and healthy
smoothie to start your
day off right...

Serves: (2)

Prep: 5 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen organic *banana

1 cup (16) fresh organic strawberries, hulled and cut in half

2 cups organic milk

½ cup filtered, cold water

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon honey

½” piece of organic candied ginger

1 tablespoon wheat germ

METHOD

Place quartered, frozen banana, strawberries, milk, water, vanilla extract, honey, candied ginger, and wheat germ in blender, then puree until smooth. ~ Enjoy!

Ready to puree...

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*Tip:  I freeze ripe bananas by peeling, quartering, and placing the equivalent of one banana in each freezer bag, which makes it easier when using specific portions later in preparing smoothies, baking, and so on.

SANDRA’S CHAI BANANA APPLE ORANGE KIWI SMOOTHIE

A delightful and healthy
afternoon 'fruity' smoothie you
can have within minutes...

Serving: (1)

Prep: 10 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

½ tablespoon organic Rooibos Winter Chai Tea leaves

½ cup hot water

1 organic kiwi, peeled and sliced (reserve one slice for garnishing rim of glass)

1 organic *banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen

1 unpeeled organic apple, cored, and sliced

1 organic orange, peeled, and remove pulp and seeds by sectioning

1 teaspoon organic freshly squeezed lime juice

½ tablespoon wheat germ

-- 1 straw

METHOD

Place ½ cup hot tap water and tea leaves in a 2-cup glass measuring cup and microwave on high for 1 minute, and set aside to steep for 3 minutes.  Strain into a small bowl, toss tea leaves, and let broth cool.

Meanwhile, prep and add all remaining ingredients to blender.  Add cooled tea broth and puree for 1 minute, just until smooth, and serve. – Enjoy!

Getting ready to
press the puree button...

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*Tip: I freeze peeled, ripe bananas that I've cut into quarters in Ziploc bags. I use them often for frozen treats such as this, or for baking in recipes later on once thawed.