Its December First.  Hello Summer.  Another hot, humid, sticky day. We woke to a summer rain storm. Today’s headline in the Sydney Morning Herald reads “Summer in the City…and its Hot, Hot, Hot”.  Somehow I don’t think its going to cool down any time soon. Remember  Nat King Cole’s song Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer? Methinks those days have well and truly arrived.

Usually I begin my morning routine with a hot, frothy cappuccino. Not today. I need something smooth and cooling. A fresh fruit smoothie hits the spot.  So simple to whip up and perfectly refreshing.

Raspberry and Banana Smoothie

Serves 2

1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup Greek yoghurt

In a blender blitz banana,orange juice, raspberries and yoghurt until smooth.

Creamy Peach Smoothie

Serves 2

2 large ripe peaches, peeled and cut into chunks, juices reserved
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1/2 lemon, squeezed
generous drizzle of honey
4 – 6 ice cubes

In a blender blitz peach chunks and their juice, yoghurt, honey, lemon juice and ice until smooth.