Some of the strawberries we picked on Mother’s Day found their way on top of chocolate cupcakes in a delightful strawberry cream cheese frosting. Others ended up in a blender for my favorite fruit smoothie.
This is my go-to smoothie. The recipe is incredibly versatile and can be made in a flash. The results are refreshing, healthy and delicious. Next time you need a tasty midday pick-me-up, consider making my favorite fruit smoothie at home. Here’s how:
As the name suggests, fruit is the main ingredient. Strawberries are a must, and I usually add a banana and some blueberries to the mix.
If I have fresh spinach, (which I didn’t when I took these pictures) I’ll throw a handful in, too. I promise you won’t even taste it. And between the spinach and assorted fruit, you have excellent sources of folate, potassium, vitamins, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.
I prefer using frozen fruit in my smoothies because it acts like ice, adding texture and making the drink cold. Unlike ice, however, frozen fruit packs a flavorful punch without watering down the drink. So before fresh fruit starts to turn, I freeze it.
For fresh strawberries, wash and hull them, place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and put them in the freezer for a few hours. Once they’ve hardened, transfer them into a freezer bag. Same thing goes for bananas and blueberries.
Ok, so back to the making of a smoothie…
Next, I add a few heaping spoonfuls of greek yogurt. (Hello, protein!) Then I drizzle on a touch of honey (because Fage + honey = OMG).
And because sometimes I like to chew my smoothie, I throw in a handful of raw almonds. All kinds of goodness are packed in those little guys.
Lastly, pour in some orange juice and away you go!
This fruit smoothie is my go-to drink after finishing a run. Sometimes I’ll even substitute it for lunch. And it’s definitely the perfect cool drink for hot, summer days. Enjoy! — v.
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My Favorite Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- handful of fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- drizzle of honey
- handful of raw almonds
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups orange juice
Directions
- Step 1 Add all ingredients to blender and mix on high until thoroughly combined.
