Peach Raspberry Banana Ginger Smoothie

In late summer, when so many tempting fruits can be found in gardens and green markets, a nutritious, versatile, cooling smoothie is the way to go. It can be served as breakfast, lunch, supper, or a snack. Since I remember how ginger ale offered superb refreshment during my childhood summers, ginger often is added to our summer beverages. Lovely, luscious peaches and raspberries from the potager plus a banana, orange juice, and milk are the other ingredients. Ice is often added to smoothies, but since everything except the powdered ginger has been kept in the fridge, it comes out well-chilled on its own.

For 1 large serving or two smaller ones, using either a blender or stick mixer, blend together until smooth a large peach, rinsed, pitted, and cut small, a small handful of rinsed raspberries, peeled, medium cut-up banana, 1/8 to 1/4 tsp of powdered ginger, enough milk to cover, a good slosh of orange juice, and sugar to taste.

Delicious and packed with potassium which is essential for muscle strength, this smoothie is all I need to head back to the garden for digging some more beds so cover crops which function as green fertiliser will continue to be planted throughout this month and next. How many beds? Six!

À la prochaine!

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