Friday, May 23, 2008

Fruit Smoothies

This is something I make at least 4-5 times a week during the summer. It is a perfect snack for kids that have been out in the sun--healthy fruit, yogurt and cool.
I always use frozen fruit because it is cheaper and you don't need to add ice. If I am feeling fancy, I do add a slice of fresh fruit as a garnish but that's usually only for company :) All ingredients are fairly cheap so do yourself and your kids a favor and go organic for all of it, if possible!
Following are a few variations. For an extra boost, add protein or vitamin powder.
The Tropical Fruit Smoothie was created by my older daughter with zero input from me.

* Be sure to add the liquid in your blender first for easy blending.

Berry Fun Smoothie

1 C fat free milk (or soy)
1/2 C frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
1/4 C plain yogurt
Squirt of honey

Blend and serve.

Acai Boost Smoothie 

1 C juice (your choice)
1 packet frozen Acai (super rich antioxident fruit from South America)
1 banana (peeled of course)


Blend and serve.



The Elvis Smoothie

1 C fat free milk (or soy)
2 scoops peanut butter (smooth)
1/4 C plain yogurt
1 banana
Squirt of honey


Blend and serve.



Tropical Fruit Smoothie
(bit thicker than the rest)

1/2 c juice (your choice--orange or other citrus preferred)
1/2 C frozen mangos
1/2 C frozen blueberries
1/4 C plain yogurt
Squirt of honey



Blend and serve.


2 comments:

Jennifer S said...

My daughter loves it when I make smoothies, and she would go nuts over these. Yum!

Jacque said...

We love smoothies! We have fresh strawberries from our garden now, perfect for smoothies!