Smoothies by Liz Franklin
Smoothies are thick and fruity and chock-full of vitamins – a meal in a glass, in fact. There are so many delicious flavour combinations; the list is endless
For 2 glasses
Ingredients
Strawberry and mango smoothie
- 1 large, ripe mango
- 250g (9oz) strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
- 250ml (9 fl oz) cold semi-skimmed milk
- Extra strawberries for garnishing
Orange, papaya and pineapple smoothie
- 1 large, ripe papaya (paw paw)
- 2 thick slices from a medium ripe pineapple
- 300ml (½ pint) orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
The way to create the superlative Smoothie is to make sure that you use the ripest fruit possible. When a fruit ripens its natural sweetness intensifies. For instance, a squidgy, black-skinned banana whizzed up with a glass of ice-cold milk will make a glorious, naturally sweet milkshake, packed with banana flavour. On the other hand, choose an unripe banana, and you have a drink that tastes of nothing.
Strawberry and mango smoothie
- Place the fruit in a blender, Smoothie Maker or use the Bamix De Luxe and whiz until smooth. Add the yoghurt and milk and whiz again. Pour into glasses, garnish with a strawberry and serve immediately.
Orange, papaya and pineapple smoothie
- Peel and deseed the papaya. Chop the flesh and place it into a blender, food processor or Smoothie Maker. Peel the pineapple, chop the flesh and add this as well. Add the orange juice, a squeeze of lime juice and a few ice cubes. Whiz everything until smooth and serve immediately.
