We usually associate smoothies with summer but with some amazing, nutrient-packed seasonal fruit it can be a healthy winter treat, too. Need some inspiration? Try Upperley’s Winter Smoothies.

The wake up smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 banana chopped into quarters
• 1 kiwifruit peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 orange peeled and segmented
• 2 cm piece fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 cm piece fresh turmeric peeled and roughly chopped
• ¼ cup natural yoghurt e.g. Greek
• 1 cup milk e.g. cow’s, almond, soy
• Handful of ice

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses and drink up the goodness!

The Raspberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice (low sugar)
• 2 cups fresh (or frozen) unsweetened raspberries
• 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

Mix ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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