Banana and Berry Smoothies

I have recently had a bunch of bananas ripen, got about 80 bananas all ripening around the same time. I gave some away to friends but still had a heap left. I took them out of their skins and put them into a zip top bag and found some space in the freezer. Got home from surfing today, super hungry and needed a wee snack before lunch......

Difficulity * (1=kids can help, 5= go ask grandma?!)

Banana and Berry smoothie

1 frozen banana, chopped into smallish pieces (helps with the blending)

1 handful of berries (any of the following, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mulberries)

frozen is great but fresh will do if nothing frozen

1 Tablespoon of agave syrup ( Honey ,rice syrup, or maple syrup can be used instead of agave)

3 or 4 Almonds (optional)

1 teaspoon of spirulina (optional, high in protien, good for after surfing recovery!!)

1 ½ Cups of organic soy milk (Almond milk, rice milk or organic cows milk can be used instead)

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend well

Drink and enjoy!!!

NB

Other things that can be added are …..

• Chia seeds (high in Omega-3 EFA's), add 1-2 teaspoons to blender before blending.
• Raw Cacao powder and/or nibs for a chocolate berry option,(or omit the berries and add another banana for a decadent banana chocolate blend.) I would put 2 heaped teaspoons of powder and 1 teaspoon of the nibs into the mix before blending.
• Other fruits, we are in the middle of peach and nectarine season here and I have lots of raw peaches and nectarines chopped and frozen, u could add these instead of or as well as the berries.
• I've also been adding the peach and nectarine puree to my latest smoothies too!! Yummo!
• Freezing excess mangoes and paw paw when it is in season is also a good idea and they are both great in smoothies too!

• Get creative and have a play around, you cant really go wrong with these fresh ingredients and combinations!