We are getting a lot of plums in our Abel & Cole organic veg box delivery at the moment, so some are going into smoothies. The one used was a little under ripe, so a date was added for a little sweetness.
Plums are a good source of minerals and Vitamins A, C and K, which is needed for good bone health and blood clotting. (See also Vegan, Gluten-Free Plum Crumble – Nice, But Not Too Naughty!)
Our neighbour’s plum tree is so heavily laden with fruit at the moment, the branches look like they are going to collapse under the weight of them all. Must be all the rain followed by such hot sun.
Chia seeds are little powerhouses, full of useful nutrients:
(See also Three Cheers for Chias! What Are Chia Seeds & How Do I Use Them? Recipes included)
Tahini is sesame seed paste, a vegan source of calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.
Ingredients
1 Small Banana
1 Plum
3 Tbsp Oats
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp Tahini
1 Tbsp Juicemaster Powergreens
1 Medjool Date, pitted and chopped
Small to Medium Glass Coconut Water – more or less, depending how thick or thin you like your smoothie
Allow the oats and chia seeds to soak in the coconut water for 15 minutes to aid digestion, then blend with all the other ingredients.
Mine’s a thickie, so I ate it with a spoon!
Copyright: Chris McGowan
pearsnotparsnipsdotcom 
I’ve never thought of putting plums into smoothies – probably because they get scooped up too quickly for nibbling on !! I have a friend who won’t put avocados in smoothies because she enjoys them too much as they are !!! 🙂
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I know what you mean, I’m the same with nectarines 😊
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This looks lovely and healthy! Also goes really well with the painting in the background – nicely done! I was thinking about you this morning when I read the news about the potential UK/US food trade deals and the amount of……disgusting “food” that may be about to hit our shores. 😦
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Oh don’t! It is truly scary this road down which we’re being led, kicking and screaming but who is listening? How can anyone in their right mind believe that that’s ok?
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Each PM has had their name next to a war. I believe this is Theresa May’s “war”. She won’t be admitting defeat on this, sadly.
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Looks yummy to me!
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you for another really useful post! I love chia seeds, and having just read this post I’m going to make sure I eat a lot more of them now! I knew they were good, didn’t realise they were that good…
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My pleasure – sorry not kept up to date with your posts, such a busy family time of year and lots of house improvements going on, there aren’t enough hours in a day at the moment 😊
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Ps did you see any TdeF?
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