Perfect Spring Smoothies #springforward

posted in Recipes on 3/19/2016

Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie Prep time10 minsTotal time10 mins A fruity smoothie that is quick and easy to make using frozen fruit.Ingredients

1½ cup strawberry, frozen (but you could just as easily use fresh, cut up)
1½ cup rhubarb, frozen (ditto on using fresh)
1½ tablespoons honey (orange blossom honey is perfect for this recipe; substitute sugar or other sweetener if needed)
1½ cup milk (i used fat-free, but low fat, or regular is fine)
⅔ cup acai or pomegranate juice

InstructionsIn a blender, mix all together until smooth.

Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Prep time5 minsTotal time5 mins Ingredients:

4 ounces vanilla yogurt
2 cups frozen blueberries
½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
½ cup juice (pomegranate, acai or cranberry)
½ cup lowfat milk

Instructions:In a blender pitcher, blend all ingredients together until smooth.NOTE: Since this recipes calls for frozen fruit, you'll have to keep working with the blender, stirring and reprocessing until smooth. I like mine thick, for a thinner consistency, add more liquid a little at a time until it's like you like it.

Easy Peach Fruit Smoothie Recipe A fresh and fruity smoothie great for breakfast or snack time.Ingredients

5 ounces vanilla yogurt
1½ cup fresh or frozen peaches
½ cup crushed ice
¾ cup coconut milk* (if needed, substitute milk of choice)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sugar (adjust type of sugar and sweetness to preference)

InstructionsCombine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.NotesMakes 16 ounces.
* The Coconut Milk referred to here in this recipe is the refrigerated coconut milk. NOT canned coconut milk that separates into fat and liquid.

Pistachio Smoothie Recipe Prep time5 minsTotal time5 mins It's a no fuss, tasty treat. Make mini portions for a party, or a full size smoothie for a meal or a snack.Ingredients

⅓ cup pistachios
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups ice
8 oz. vanilla yogurt
1 banana (optional)

InstructionsAdd the pistachios, milk and sugar to a blender and blend until pistachios are finely chopped.Add ice and vanilla yogurt and blend on high until smooth.Without banana, makes approximately 24 fluid ounces.