Sunday, November 11, 2012

Blueberry, Orange & Lavender Smoothie



Boost your energy first thing in the morning—and curb afternoon hunger pangs—with a colorful, wholesome blend of blueberries, oranges and lavender. Whizzed with Greek yogurt and a splash of almond milk, this 5-minute smoothie’s got berry-herbal bliss in every drop. 


Makes 5 cups (2-4 servings)

Prep time: 5 minutes



INGREDIENTS

1 cup ice

1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped into chunks

1 can (14.5 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lavender buds, chopped

1/2 cup almond milk

Fresh lavender sprigs, to garnish



INSTRUCTIONS

Combine ice, banana, mandarin oranges and blueberries in a blender or food processor. Process until finely chopped.
Add yogurt, honey and lavender. Blend until smooth.
Taste; add more honey as needed, and gradually pour in almond milk to thin as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lavender sprigs.

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