SANTA PAULA, CA - Often touted as the most important meal of the day, breakfast is key to keeping folks focused, happy, and healthy. Limoneira’s latest recipe offerings are here to ensure hungry people get the necessary nutrition without the work of a full breakfast. During a heat wave, the last thing you want to do is spend an inordinate amount of time in the kitchen.

According to a press release, here’s how you can start your day off with the help of tasty citrus fruits:

Star Ruby Grapefruit Smoothie

• 1 Limoneira Star Ruby Grapefruit
• 1 cup pitted cherries
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup plain yogurt

Directions: Begin by juicing the entire grapefruit. Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high for about one minute. Enjoy!

Super Citrus Smoothie

• ½ Limoneira Star Ruby Grapefruit
• ½ Limoneira Valencia Orange
• ½ Limoneira Classic Lemon
• 1 banana
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup plain yogurt

Directions: Juice all citrus halves, then combine all remaining ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for one minute, then it’s smoothie drinking time.

Lemon-y Green Smoothie

• 1 Limoneira Classic Lemon
• 1 banana
• 1 baby cucumber
• 2 kale leaves (rinsed well)
• 1 cup ice

Directions: Juice the entire Limoneira lemon, then add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for one minute, and the smoothie is yours to enjoy.

In the month of August, Limoneira is celebrating International Youth Day on August 12, 2018 by inviting youngsters into the kitchen to lend a hand during the smoothie-making fun.

Each month, Megan Roosevelt will be featuring another wonderful facet of citrus living. Subscribe to Limoneira’s Youtube channel for more information on the many ways this endlessly versatile fruit can improve life inside the home and beyond.

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