Blackcurrant, vanilla and banana smoothies

Blackcurrants cut the richness of a milk-based smoothie (while also making it look beautiful). This is a great get-up-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

1 cup	Milk, (dairy or non-dairy as you wish; coconut is particularly good)
¾ cup	Frozen blackcurrants (Main)
1 tsp	Vanilla essence
½	Bananas, cut into chunks (Main)

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and whiz until the blackcurrants stop rattling.
2. Scrape down the sides and whiz again. If it seems too thick, add a little more milk.
3. Pour into a glass and drink immediately.

See more of Lucy's blackcurrant recipes

• Venison medallions with blackcurrant and red onion salsa
• Blackcurrant and elderflower whip