Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
It's not always easy to find time for breakfast in today's fast-paced society. We've all skipped "the most important meal of the day" at one time or another, but no more. The Canadian Living Test Kitchen's smoothies can be pulled together in mere minutes and make a nutritious and energizing start to your day.
Recipes
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Tropical Smoothie
There's no cutting board required for this smoothie — just blend three simple ingredients for a breakfast on the go. -
Fruity Tofu Smoothie
Frozen fruit and tofu make this smoothie thick, creamy and nutritious. Whip it up in the morning and pour it into a vacuum bottle. Tell your child to ... -
Peach Smoothie
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Morning Mango Smoothie
This starter smoothie has 34 per cent of the recommended daily intake of calcium for growing healthy bones. Better yet, it has nothing weird that will... -
Strawberry Tofu Smoothie
This creamy, smooth, oh-so-easy strawberry drink has a sweet vanilla flavour and tastes remarkably like a strawberry shake. Use fresh s... -
Peachy Keen Smoothie
For anyone who is lactose intolerant, this creamy breakfast drink features soy milk and silken tofu. -
Vita-Juice Smoothie
This is full of antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, anthocyanins and other phytochemicals. Antioxidants can help prevent a host of illness... -
Chewy Apple Berry Smoothie
Because we've included the skins on the apples, lots of fibrous blueberries and strawberries as well as wheat bran, each serving of this refreshing sm... -
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
The nutritious combination of peanut butter and banana is a winning one. It's also a great way to hide other healthy ingredients, such as oat bran. Us... -
Gazpacho Smoothie
This zesty vegetable smoothie is for people who prefer savoury to sweet. You can add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce or turn it into a smoothie cockta... -
Raspberry Chocolate Smoothie
Kids (and grown-ups) who hate anything healthy will never realize this smooth shake is good for them. Chocolate milk has only one per cent fat and jus...
