When there are so many fruits in the season it would be a shame not to take advantage of what is on offer and incorporate a smoothie into your daily routine. And while it is a legitimate option if your children do not fancy eating fruits much, it can be a healthy choice for the adults as well. You can add a bit of flax seed or a protein supplement, or perhaps a dash of Echinacea that improves the immune system, ginkgo (it is great for the brain and short term memory loss) or ginseng (it helps you recuperate from mental exhaustion). The choices are endless.

(6 servings)

1 banana

1 apple, peeled

1 kiwi, peeled

125 grams of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries (or what you have at hand)

235 mls of orange juice

120 ml of nonfat plain yogurt

50 grams of unsalted natural peanut butter

In a blender combine the banana, apple, kiwi, your choice of berries and orange juice. Mix well, then add yogurt and peanut butter. Mix well again. Serve.

(1 serving)

120 mls of non fat milk

120 mls of non fat unflavored yogurt

Half of banana, peeled and chopped

Honey to taste

15 grams of flax seed

20 grams of protein supplement

110 grams of frozen or fresh fruit of your choice (I prefer berries)

In a blender combine milk, yogurt, banana, flax seed, protein supplement, honey and the fruits. Mix well until smooth.

Half of mango, chopped and crushed

Half of banana, peeled and crushed

1 Passion Fruit

Orange juice

1 non fat unflavored yogurt

In a blender combine the ingredients and add orange juice until you reach your preferred smoothie consistency.

You can use frozen fruits for this smoothie, then you can omit the ice cubes.

(8 servings)

310 grams of frozen or fresh strawberries

1 banana, peeled and chopped

475 mls of orange juice

Honey or sugar to taste

Ice cubes (optional if you use frozen fruits)

In a blender combine strawberries, banana, orange juice and honey with the ice cubes if you are using them. Mix until smooth and serve.

(2 servings)

155 grams of strawberries

260 grams of pineapple chunks

60 grams of raspberries

40 grams of thawed limeade concentrate

In a blender combine strawberries, raspberries, pineapple chunks and limeade concentrate. Mix until smooth and serve.

(4 servings)

100 grams of tofu

Frozen strawberries to taste

About 5 slices of frozen peach slices

225 grams of strawberry flavored yogurt

235 grams of orange juice

In a blender combine strawberries, peach slices, tofu, strawberry yogurt and orange juice. Mix well until smooth and serve.

(4 servings)

315 mls of non fat or Soya milk

315 mls of iced water

235 mls of frozen orange juice concentrate

2 mls of vanilla essence

Honey or brown sugar to taste

Ice cubes

In a blender combine milk, water, orange juice, vanilla essence, honey and ice cubes. Blend well until smooth and serve.