Carrot , Apple, Banana Smoothie

• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot rounds
• 1 large apple, chopped into cubes
• 1 banana (room temperature)
• ½ cup orange juice*
• ½ cup frozen pineapple or mango
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 10 ice cubes

1. Peel the carrots and slice them into rounds. Chop the apple, keeping the peel on. Break the banana into pieces.
2. Add all ingredients to the blender, adding the liquids first. Blend until smooth. Eat immediately or store up to 1 day refrigerated in a covered jar.

April 20th is National Banana Day – so celebrate it with a smoothie that is good for you! Lisa