Spazzilicious Raspberry Smoothie

Serving  size  2

Prep   5  mins
Cook   0  mins

Total Time:   5 mins

 Gluten Free       Egg Free

 Lactose Free    Vegetarian

 

Guilt free, dairy free and gluten free!  You will love this all fruit smoothie created by the kiddos.  A wonderful way to cool you off on a hot summer day and satisfy your sweet tooth all at the same time.  The fresh squeezed orange juice gives a nice zing to wake you up, too. “

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup frozen rasberries
• 1 whole banana

DIRECTIONS

1. Simply add freshly squeezed orange juice, raspberries and banana to your blender.
   
   
2. You are ready to blend away!  Plug your ears and blend until smooth.

 

Chef Notes:

Yum!  Great snack anytime.  When your kids aren’t looking, sneak in a handful of spinach.  They won’t taste it; a great way to pack in a few more vitamins and minerals.

Fresh raspberries are also good but you may lose some of your thickness.  Throw in a handful of ice cubes to thicken it up.

There are so many reasons you and your family should be eating more raspberries!  Besides they are super delicious!  In the health community, raspberries are known for their cancer preventing and inhibiting abilities.  This is mainly due to their high levels of ellagic acid.  They also have high levels of Anthocyanins, which is gives them their pretty red color.  Anthocyanins are said to be beneficial to the circulatory system, strengthening veins as well as protecting your body against dementia and heart disease.  On top of all that they serve up a good dose of  manganese, folic acid, vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium and iron!

For more info on the health benefits of raspberries go to The Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission.

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 Gluten Free       Egg Free      Lactose Free    Vegetarian          *Dairy Free