Fruit Smoothies – Easy, Delicious and Healthy!

July 1, 2010

Fresh fruit in summer makes me drool!  Week after week we have been picking fresh strawberries at a nearby farm.  Blueberries are starting to come in – and peaches in the south.  I always have fruit in my shopping cart in the summer.  It’s the perfect thing for the heat.  But then I have a dilemma – too much fresh fruit!

There are plenty of ways to use of fruit – TSG Summer Fruit Crisp with anything you heart desires, pies, fruit soups, and in our house grilled – but my favorite for breakfast, lunch or dessert is smoothies!

The basic concept of a smoothie is simple – approximately equal amounts of fruit and “liquid” (be it yogurt, milk, juice or ice) – and a blender, food processor or milk shake machine to mix it up until it is a frothy light confection. If it’s too watery, add fruit – too thick, add some juice – it’s how you like it that counts.  In fact, as soon as I finish this, my reward is a woodland fruit smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and a banana, with ice this time to keep the calories down and the refreshment up!

Experiment with what you have on hand.  My typical is with low fat plain yogurt and fresh fruit with a little ice.  The kids will think they’ve fooled you allowing them too much sweet – but you will know the truth.

Drink up!

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