Brekker on the go: smoothies to get you started

Smoothies are a great way to start the day, especially when you’re rushing to get out of the door and need a super quick breakfast on the run. It is also great way to disguise fruits into these drinks for kids too. My favourite for the season, the mango lassi sprinkled with pistachios, wins hands down.[caption id="attachment_12985" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="Mango Lassi, a great way to beat the summer heat. Image by Shaheen Peerbhai"][/caption]Mango Lassi1 large Alphonso mango, cut into pieces400g plain yoghurt3-4 tbsp sugar1 tsp ground ginger½ cup milk2 tbsp pistachios, toasted and chopped1) Put all the ingredients except the milk and pistachios in food processor and blend together.2) Add the milk, a little by little until you reach a consistency you like. Check for sweetness.3) Pour the lassi over some ice cubes in a glass. Top with the pistachios. Drink up!You could make the smoothie either yoghurt based, like the lassi above, or milk based. Here are some delicious fruit pairings:1) Banana-watermelon2) Banana-papaya3) Peach-cherry4) Muskmelon5) Orange-papayaShaheen writes about her quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie and baking escapades on The Purple Foodie