Triple Berry Smoothie

MAKES ABOUT 3 to 4 CUPS • PREP TIME: 5 minutes 

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ingredients

1 cup organic plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup frozen strawberries
1½ cups frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon finely ground flaxseeds
1½ teaspoons Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup

preparations

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 2 days. Shake well before serving.

ADDITIONS: 

  • For more protein, add a scoop of protein powder, collagen or 2 tablespoons of almond butter.

  • For additional healthy fat and calories, add 1 tablespoon of unrefined virgin coconut oil.  

  • For added zing, add 1 teaspoon grated ginger.

SUBSTITUTIONS: 

  • Swap lemon juice for the orange juice.

  • Substitute peaches, cherries or blackberries for the strawberries or raspberries.

  • For a thinner consistency, swap the yogurt for ¾ to 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk.

Reprinted with permission from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery. Copyright © 2009, 2017 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.