HOT LIST: 8 delicious smoothies with 3 ingredients each

Don't drink your dinner they say, but your brekkie or supper? Well, that's okay. The rainbow-esque colours of these varied offerings will brighten your day. With a new recipe for every day of the week (and then some), these will keep you satisfied until dinner. Get to grips with these eight easy, homemade options: 1. Coffee and sweet banana  A kick-start of epic proportions that includes one of your five-a-day. Ingredients (for one serving) 3/4 cup of brewed coffee One large frozen banana 1/3 cup of Greek yoghurt One tsp vanilla extract Optional: Throw in a teaspoon of cacao nibs and a dollop of cream on the top if you fancy a more indulgent treat. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 2. Strawberry, yoghurt and shredded coconut A sweet fix to make the mornings better or a healthy after dinner drink to curb evening cravings. Ingredients (for one serving) Eight strawberries 1/2 cup of coconut yoghurt or hemp yoghurt 1/2 cup of shredded coconut Optional: Throw in a little cinnamon to spice things up. Directions: Blend and enjoy 3. Blueberries, almond butter and non-dairy milk The perfect dose of antioxidants for a midweek boost. Include non-dairy milk and it's anti-inflammatory, too. Ingredients (for one serving) 3/4 cup of blueberries One tbsp of almond butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk/hemp milk Optional: This can also be made with cherries if you don't dig the blueberry buzz. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 4. Mango, coconut milk and chia seed  Chia seeds have a massive amount of nutrients and very few calories. Mango just tastes great. End of. Ingredients (for one serving) 3/4 cup of mango pieces 1/2 cup of coconut milk One tbsp chia seeds Optional: Add a little ground nutmeg or protein powder, depending on your needs. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 5. Beetroot, raspberry and rice milk This is perfect to squeeze in before a hectic day. The beets are said to increase athletic ability. You may not be running a marathon, though it can feel like that on some days. Ingredients (for one serving) 1/2 cup of rice milk One medium sized beetroot (steamed) 1 cup of raspberries Optional: Add a little ice to this one on a warm day. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 6. Minty melon and fig  The mint aids digestion and the figs satisfy your sweet tooth. It tastes pretty spectacular, too. Ingredients (for one serving) 3/4 cup of honeydew melon Two dried figs Three fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup of water Optional: 1/2 cup of ice for a more refreshing version. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 7. Green apple, ginger and spinach leaf A zesty 'oomph' when you need it, at any time of the day. Ingredients (for one serving) One green apple, skinned, cored and cut into chunks 1/2 cup of spinach 1/2 piece of peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup of water Optional: You can blend half an avocado or half a lime into this mix too - delish. Directions: Blend and enjoy! 8. Orange and yellow pepper with coconut oil Vibrantly coloured fruits are full to the brim with vitamin C to prevent pesky 'flu and illness. Big win. Ingredients (for one serving) One pepper: quartered, stemmed and seeds removed. One peeled orange One tbsp of coconut oil Optional: Spice it up with cayenne pepper or cinnamon. Directions: Blend and enjoy! This is another regular smoothie list to bookmark. Check out HerFamily.ie Instagram for regular smoothie and juice recipes.