Banana-Pineapple Smoothie

With the dearth of fruits in winter, bananas and pineapple are a good standby. Both fruits are rich in  vitamins and minerals, and their flavors are quite companionable. The optional coconut yogurt makes a thicker, richer-tasting smoothie.

Serves: 2 to 3

• 1 large ripe banana, broken into several pieces
• 1 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
• 1 to 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks, preferably fresh
• One 6-ounce container vanilla coconut yogurt, optional
• ½ cup vanilla nondairy milk
• 1 to 2 tablespoons your favorite superfood (hemp
  or chia seeds, pea protein, etc.)

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smoothly pureed. Or place in a container and process with an immersion blender. Serve at once in tall glasses.

• Enjoy more of VegKitchen’s fruit smoothies.