Mix all ingredients in blender using the pulse function until mostly blended. Continue mixing, gradually increasing speed, until mixture is smooth. Serves one.

Bran Appetit! (from Slim Smoothies)

1/4 cup nonfat vanilla soy beverage (or soy milk)
1/4 cup unsweetened mango juice
1 to 2 tsp honey (optional)
1 cup papaya, diced
1/2 cup banana, diced
1/4 cup silken-style tofu
1 tbsp wheat bran

Mix all ingredients in blender using pulse function until mostly blended. Continue mixing, gradually increasing speed, until mixture is smooth. Serves one.

Zippy Tomato (from The Smoothies Bible by Pat Crocker)

1/4 cup tomato juice
2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and chopped
Half lemon, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 piece (1/2 inch/1 cm) gingerroot, peeled and chopped
Half chile pepper, chopped (or to taste)
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

In blender, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth. Season with salt.
Serves 1 or 2.

Flu Fighter #1 (from The Smoothies Bible)

1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup elderberries
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
2 tbsp black currant jelly or honey

In blender, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth. Serves 2.


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