I guess summer is coming to an end.
Can’t change it, whether I like it or not.
Soon there won’t be as much fresh, ripe, locally-grown fruit available.
But I sure won’t let that deter me from some healthy habits I have gotten into – like having a vitamin boosting smoothie on an almost daily basis (usually for breakfast or lunch).
It’s just a matter of working with what is there. Like the carrot-mango-apple combination of this smoothie. We have carrots and apples available pretty much year round. And for the mango part I am using conveniently frozen mango chunks. I like some chill-factor to my smoothies anyway.
To pack some protein into this smoothie there also are Greek yogurt and chia seeds in there. Latter are also a great source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and manganese*.
Now go ahead and give yourself a smoothie boost and don’t forget to enter the awesome Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway over here!
Get an energizing vitamin boost with this Carrot Mango Apple Smoothie. Greek yogurt and chia seeds are involved as well!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup carrot cubes, about 1 medium carrot
- 3/4 cup mango chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1 apple, Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- sweetener to taste (I use 1 tbsp raw honey)
Directions
- Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until combined and smooth.
- Add more milk for thinner consistency.
*Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/03/chia-seed-benefits-_n_3379831.html
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Another great use for chia seeds: Raw Strawberry Jam
This is another favorite smoothie combination of mine – chia seeds are involved again: Mango Banana Avocado Smoothie with Chia Seeds
More drinkable energy: Skinny Oreo Coffee Milkshake
