Immune Boosting Smoothie​ with homemade granola

Boosting your immune system requires a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that support immune function. Below is a immune Boosting Smoothie​ with homemade granola packed with nutrients.

Immune boosting smoothie with homemade granola

Smoothie

Serve 2-3

Ingredients:

½ cup frozen blueberries 

½ cup frozen strawberries

¼ cup shredded carrots

3 Dried figs

1 banana

1 cup kefir

1 cup milk or other plant based beverage

1-2 tbsp chia seed (topping)

3/4 cup homemade granola (topping, recipe see below)

Directions:

1.Blend all the fruit and dairy together until smooth

2.Add the topping chia seed and granola

3.Enjoy!

Coconut almond granola 

Serve 10-12

Ingredients:

3 cups rolled oats 

1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped

½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup dried cranberries

¼ cup goji berries

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

Directions:

1.Preheat the oven to 300F (150C) and place baking paper onto a sheet pan.

2.Add water to cranberries and goji berries for rehydration for 5-10 minutes, then drain the water. Or add the dried fruit after baking to prevent being burnt.

3.In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, goji, cranberries and coconut

4.In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and oil

5.Combine the two mixtures together and mix thoroughly, then pour everything onto the baking sheet.

6.Cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to avoid burning. Cook until it achieves an even golden color.

7.Let it cool, and then transfer to an air-tight jar.

(Tip: it can be stored for around 2 weeks)

Cheers,

Elaine Vancouver Dietitian