Fruits smoothies can be an easy way to nourish your body and taste buds both. They lend a different texture & variety vs. eating fruits whole. Adding dates, and bananas to smoothies make it a complete meal both for adults, and kids alike. This unbelievably quick-to-do recipe can be served as an evening snack or even as a meal replacement - a good break for your digestive system (remember, fruits are extremely light on your stomach and are digested the fastest).

Ingredients

• Papaya: 1/2 medium sized (peeled, deseeded and chopped)
• Banana: 2 medium size (peeled and chopped)
• Dates: 4-6 (de seeded)
• Water as per consistency

Method

• Blend the cut papaya, banana and the dates well in a mixie.
• Add water as per consistency.
• If needed, blend the ingredients one more time to get the desired juice type consistency.
• You can soak the dates for 2 hours or add date paste, if you prefer a smoother consistency.

Serve the smoothie in your favourite glass and enjoy!

Eating Guide:

• Food group : Fruits (raw)
• Best time to eat: mornings as part of first meal. Can be eaten as an evening snack too.
• Great way to up fruits for kids.
• Do remember to eat your fruits alone, not mixed with meals. Smoothies are also a meal by themselves for babies who are being weaned.

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