Papaya Strawberry Smoothie

Here's an easy way to help reach your 5-a-day fruit count!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cubed papaya

1 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 cup your choice of juice, like OJ, pear or apple

honey to taste

Whirl everything together in a high speed blender or food processor, taste for desired sweetness, then pour into glasses.

Serves 2

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Orange, Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

This recipe will make enough for 2 large smoothies.
Don't forget, don't peel the orange.  Throw it in the blender peel and all for extra fiber and nutrients.

1/2 frozen banana sliced
1/2 orange, with peel
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 tsp honey
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup pineapple yogurt
1/2 - 1 cup milk (depending on how thick you want it)

Put everything in a blender and process until smooth.

Pina Colada Smoothie

All good-for-you ingredients, except the optional rum : )

1  1/2 cups frozen, sliced banana
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut in chunks
1 scoop frozen vanilla yogurt
1 tsp lime juice
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup milk

Rum optional

Whirl everything together in a blender and enjoy!

Makes 2  1/2 cups (2 servings)