Here is one of my tasty, easy jump starts. I was taught this smoothie from my athletic and health conscious son. Only 4 ingredients produce a quick and delicious smoothie any time of day and every season.

Quick Breakfast Boost Shake Ingredients – for 2:

16 ounces (2 cups) orange juice
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
I orange, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2-1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice to blender if desired, best served chilled at once …or refrigerate.

Tips:

We prefer the thick and rich Greek yogurt.

For added crunch and nutrients add nuts (almonds) or sun flower seeds before or after blending.

You can always toss in some berries (frozen works well), or a few banana slices to make it even tastier each time you serve this breakfast boost.

Author: Brenda Hill

As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.