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Blueberry, Carrot and Orange Smoothie - Jumpstart 2015

I have a couple of recipes to post and a New in my Kitchen post to publish, but I'm in the middle of tax hell, so I'm keeping it simple today.

I'm still doing Jumpstart 2015, although I had a break from it at the weekend and had a pint of cider at the pub with my dinner last night. I know I could lose more if I was stricter, but I've lost 7lbs so far, so I'm really happy with it. I think the trick is not to resent your diet, but just change your way of thinking. I plan on carrying on with it next month and after that perhaps just on work days. We shall see. In the meantime I'm happy to be boosting how much fruit and veg I'm having and losing weight. I really drink more water though I haven't been good at that. Must try harder.

How are you finding Jumpstart 2015?

Teatowel and coaster from the M&S Valentine's range. Coming to a store near you soon..

My favourite smoothies are green smoothies. I just love them. Nothing can beat them for flavour, but I do like to through in the odd fruity smoothie too. This one was rich and super tasty. It got a big thumbs up from Cooper, although he did have some milk in his as it was quite rich.

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Blueberry, Carrot and Orange Smoothie

Written by Jacqueline Meldrum

January 28, 2015

A fruity blueberry smoothie with carrot and orange.

Ingredients

250g blueberries
1 large carrot
2 large oranges
1 tsp baobab powder
1 cup /235ml orange juice
top up with water

Instructions

1. Peel the carrot and chop in half. If you don't have a powerful blender like my Optimum 9400, you may want to chop it smaller, as you don't want to burn out the motor.2. Peel the oranges and add to the blender, then add the powder and orange juice.3. I topped the jug up with water until it was ¾ full, but just add as much water as you like until you have the consistency you like.4. Whizz until smooth. You may add ice to the blender if you have a power blender, if not add it to your glass.5. Enjoy!

Details
Total time: 5 mins

Yield: Serves 4-6

Looking to buy new blender? I can heartily recommend the Optimum 9400. It's a pricey machine, but it's tough and makes like work of any job as well as self-cleaning. It's worth every penny. If you buy using my link, I get a small commission (although I wouldn't still be promoting it if I didn't think it was amazing). Also use the code "Special Ambassador Offer" on purchase for an extra 2 years warranty.

I've had since last June and I can honestly say I use it every day. I couldn't be without it now. Even my kitchen phobic husband has started whipping up smoothies in it.

Here's what I make in it:

Disclosure: I received my Optimum 9400 from Froothie free to review last June. I was not expected to write a positive review and any opinions expressed are my own. I love it! M&S kindly sent me some of their Valentine goodies. Watch out for them appearing in food shots.