This smoothie contains orange blossom water, which is originally from Morocco and is often used throughout the Middle East as a natural treatment for an upset stomach. It also includes ginger, which is well-known for its positive effects on digestion. What’s more, according to Dr Caroline Longmore, author of The Serotonin Secret, bananas are an easy way to stock up on the ‘Happy Hormone’ serotonin, and thus decrease your risk of depression. Well, this sunrise is just looking better and better!

 

Recipe for 2 people
Preparation time: 5 minutes

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 400 ml fresh orange juice
• 1 mango
• 2 tsp orange blossom water (make sure you get the actual water, not just the aroma of it)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbs orange blossom water
• 10 g fresh ginger, peeled
• juice from half of a lime
• honey or agave to taste, if desired

 

Preparation

Blend all of the ingredients together until they are fine and smooth, then drink immediately.