Cold-Fighting Smoothies

Kirk asked if I might make him a smoothie over the weekend, to help fight our sore throats and a general run-down feeling. Which had come from the toddler and baby both getting a horrible head cold/virus (from the gym’s daycare…sigh), and then sneezing/coughing on us for days.

Something cold and full of Vitamin C seemed perfect. I wasn’t in the mood for protein or greens, just lots of vibrant fruit!

I have made us a smoothie every day since, around mid-day, to give us energy and feel better. Each one I played with it a bit and have had 3 versions. All 3 are delicious, though I really enjoyed today’s, which I added Navitas Naturals sweetened Cacao Nibs to.

B-Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ice
• 1½ cups frozen blueberries
• 2 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 ripe banana
• 1½ cups mango nectar (or orange juice)

Directions:

Add ingredients in order listed, process on high in a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix), tamping as needed, until smooth. Serve immediately with wide straws.

Serves 2, about 14 ounces each.

Blueberry & Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ½ cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• 2 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 ripe banana
• 1½ cups mango nectar (or orange juice)

Directions:

Add ingredients in order listed, process on high in a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix), tamping as needed, until smooth. Serve immediately with wide straws.

Serves 2, about 14 ounces each.

Chocolate Covered Berries Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ½ cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• ¼ cup Navitas Naturals Cacao Nibs Sweetened
• 1 ripe banana
• 1½ cups mango nectar (or orange juice)

Directions:

Add ingredients in order listed, process on high in a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix), tamping as needed, until smooth. Serve immediately with wide straws.

Serves 2, about 14 ounces each.

~Sarah

FTC Disclaimer: We received product sample used in the above recipe.