chocolate smoothie

We all enjoy this for breakfast!
The basis of this smoothie is from Dr Libby's Real Food Chef. I would also like to try using Maca powder instead of cocoa which I read abut on the Petite Kitchen blog.

green smoothies : matakana superfoods

For the last month we've been having smoothies for breakfast during the week. It's such a good start to the day. I don't if it's the change of season being spring in New Zealand but we feel the need to boost ourselves with healthy foods right now.

We're obsessed with Matakana Superfoods - Super Greens with Chlorella Cracked Cell and Spirulina Powder.

Here I have two Green Smoothies for you. Pictured is the Tropical 

Tropical Green Smoothie
½ a pineapple - skinned and chopped
1 banana - peeled and chopped
1 handful of baby spinach leaves - washed
2 teaspoons Super Greens
2 ice cubes 
½ a glass water

Blend ingredients. Serves 2-3 

Simple Green Smoothie
1 banana
1 weetbix
1 glass soy milk
1 teaspoon Super Greens
2 icecubes

Blend ingredients. Serves 2