Good morning everybody!! Rise and shine! Don't you remember your mom telling you that when you were a kid? Mine did and still does every once in a while :o) LOL!
Here's a delicious and simple smoothie to get you on a good start for the brand new day. I make this whenever there are organic strawberries available, which isn't often and LOVE it. There is just something wonderful about the combination of mangos and strawberries that I find very addicting! Right now mangos are slowly going out of season and costing more... boohoo! At the farmer's market yesterday I only saw two stands that had mangos and couldn't buy my usual 8-10 pounds worth of mangos... oh yeah... I buy a lot! Thankfully I froze several bags worth of mangos for the off season and dehydrated some to make Mango Butter (recipe coming soon!!). Now, I just need to find a consistent source for organic strawberries as they are in season pretty much year around here. I want to grow my own... someday :o)
Now, go make yourself this delicious, creamy smoothie to brighten up your day... anytime of the day!
Rise & Shine Breakfast Smoothie
- 2 1/2 cups kefir, yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 whole mango, fresh or frozen
- 2 handfuls strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 or 2 frozen bananas
- 1-3 Tbsp. raw honey
- Spoonful of coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. freshly ground flaxseed (optional)
- Raw egg yolks (optional)
- Coconut flakes
Pour your choice of cultured dairy into the blender. Add in mango, strawberries, bananas and honey(add flaxseed and/or egg yolks if desired). Give it a whirl till smooth and while it is blending... add coconut oil and let it run for a minute more. Pour into a tall, large glass and top with coconut flakes.
Sit outside in the sun and enjoy your smoothie while getting in your Vitamin D dose for the day! Have a GREAT weekend, y'all!!
Haha yes, my parents ALWAYS said, "Rise and shine!" :)
ReplyDeleteScrumptious smoothie!
a divine smoothie to start the day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Veggiegirl and lululu!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious! I'm drooling over here!
ReplyDeleteHmm...mmm...yum! I would love to try this.
ReplyDeleteYum! Love mangoes. And the combo here, especially with coconut flakes? Even more yum!
ReplyDeleteLove smoothies and I love using kefir with that too. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYum, I love breakfast smoothies ... especially with mango!
ReplyDeleteI love that the mangoes in this smoothie represent "Rise and Shine" so much great color! I often have breakfast smoothies in the morning because I find they provide a lot of energy and great nutrition to start the day.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike, I just posted about breakfast too!!! But wow, this smoothie looks great! I will have to try it - love the kefir and eggs!
ReplyDeleteThank you gals for the Top 9 buzz! Hope you get a chance to make this... Sooo good! *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI make a smoothie for my husband every morning before he goes to work, this will be a good one to try. Of course, I'll make one for myself too. :o)
ReplyDeleteLoved the presentation of your recipe. It looks very healthy and tropical. I have looked at your recipe and will be trying it soon.
ReplyDeleteNatasha - I hope you enjoyed your smoothie! I love making this, but it is so hard not to drink it all because it is so good!
ReplyDeleteThe Princess - Thank you! I know you will like it :o)
this is such yummy way to start the day....love kefir so I will be trying this recipe. :)
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