Cool Yourself With A Smoothie
Sunday, August 5th, 2007 by The Cooking Guy Subscribe To Our Feed
I can’t think of a better way to cool down on a hot summer than to whip up a blender full of goodness. I love summer time for the fresh and delicious fruit. Stopping by a fruit stand to pick up fresh berries or picking my own fruit is one of my favorite summer time activities.
In my family we have contests to see who can make a better smoothie. We are constantly experimenting with different flavors to see who will win the taste contest. I have to admit that I have won a few times.
A fresh or frozen fruit smoothie is a nutritious treat for breakfast or any time of the day you want a quick pick me up. So the next time you are craving something sweet and cold, you have to try one of these delicious smoothies!
If you don’t have fresh fruit on hand, pull the bags of frozen fruits out of the freezer. If you’re like me, I buy or pick as much fresh fruit as possible when it is in season and freeze for later use.
These smoothies are a great way to get your fill of fruit for the day. Have fun experimenting with different flavors by including your favorite seasonal fruits and berries. Who knows maybe you will start a friendly family competition to see who can make the best smoothie.
Okay so this is what you will need to get started. Keep in mind, this is only a list of suggested fruit, so feel free to add or delete any fruit you want.
Ingredients:
- 1- 2 cups of ice (you be the judge- I like mine with a few finely chopped ice chips)
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice or you could use pre-made orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen mango
- 1 nectarine or peach cut up
- 1 pear cut up
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
Other suggestions: blackberries, blueberries, marion berries or melons. I have tried kiwi, but it left it really pasty. So if you do add kiwi, do it sparingly.
Tip: if your bananas start to over ripen, peel them and place them in a container and freeze until ready to use. I have several bananas in my freezer ready to use for my smoothies.
Steps:
First add your ice to the bottom of the blender. Next add your fruit. Lastly pour in your orange juice. Blend or chop for a minute or so or until your smoothie is the consistency you like. If you have added too much fruit or like a thinner smoothie then add more orange juice. If you want a little extra calcium you could also add a little bit of milk.
For extra nutrition, add a couple tablespoons of ground flaxseed or wheat germ. Or you could add protein powders, fiber supplements or other herbal supplements in powder form.
I am sure you will love these smoothies! Enjoy and happy experimenting!
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