It’s been a tough year. In fact, one of the worst ever. Today’s a particularly challenging day, and the dreary weather isn’t helping my mood much. I needed a little sunshine in my life, but with rain and overcast skies, my chances of finding it were slim.
So I decided to create my own sunshine – in a smoothie. That’s exactly how this recipe came about. I rummaged through my freezer and refrigerator in pursuit of cheer. For those who know me, you can imagine I wasn’t hopeful. However, I did notice I had all the elements for a yellow smoothie leaning toward the tropical side. With malaise, I gathered various fruits and liquids dumping them into my cheap blender. After smoothly whipping up the ingredients, I poured the mixture into a glass and sipped.
Alas, a smile and yes, a little sunshine in my day. I hope it provides the same for you.
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely ground flaxseed
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- ¾ frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ cup chopped fresh or frozen mango
- ½ cup drained mandarin oranges (if using canned)
- ½ cup chopped papaya
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- In a blender, combine flaxseed, coconut water and milk. Puree for 30 seconds, pulsing if necessary, to a smooth consistency. I do this first to ensure the flaxseed isn’t too thick and grainy in the end.
- Add fruits and yogurt and blend until smooth. Divide between two glasses, taste and smile.
- Keeping your ingredients cold and fruits frozen, even if they start out fresh, helps create a frothy consistency and avoids the need for ice.
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