Berry Power Smoothie

Ingredients

1 large frozen banana
1 cup cranberry juice
1 & ½ cup mixed frozen strawberries
4 pitted dates
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup water
½ cup ice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender for 30 seconds.

Serve immediately!

Health Information

Strawberries are the only fruit that have their seeds on the outside. The heart shape of a strawberry gives you an indication of one of the body parts it benefits the most. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese and potassium. The vibrant red colour of strawberries contains powerful antioxidants and are thought to protect against inflammation, cancer and heart disease.