Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2014

With the heat beating down on you this summer, it’s easy to feel tired and listless. If you have a blender and some fresh produce from your local farmers market, try this morning pick-me-up that will keep you genki all day. The fruits and veggies are packed with immune system boosting vitamins and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. This particular recipe is vegan-friendly—but feel free to mix it up and try your own.

Start to finish: 3 min

Servings: serves 2

• 1 banana
• 60g (¼ cup) frozen blueberries (or berries)
• 60g (¼ cup) fresh pineapple (peeled, cored)
• 100ml (½ cup) soy yogurt
• 1 tablespoon maqui berry powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
• 100ml (½ cup) ice cubes
• 50ml (¼ cup) water

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into two glasses and serve with a drizzle of honey, if desired.
3. Drink and enjoy!

Want to know some good local farmers markets for healthy smoothie ingredients? Check our latest Local Flavors.

Kyoko Nakamoto is the brains behind recipes from The Juicery in Daikanyama. Follow her smoothie-making adventures on Instagram: @manak1106