Smoothie Love!
Summer is here! Now, it’s time to simply get into it! The perfect way to kick off celebration of no school, hot days and new crushes is a tastey smoothie! Not only are they healthy but easy to make….a double win, right? Check out these fresh treats!
Honeydew-Kiwifruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed honeydew
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut up
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut up
- 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices
Directions
1. In a blender container, combine honeydew, apple, kiwifruit, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until cubes are crushed and mixture is slushy. Garnish with additional honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices, if desired.
Banana and Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional
Directions
1. Combine all of the banana, kiwi, yogurt, ice, and syrup in a blender and whir together until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Whipped Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 8 large strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- 1 cup sparkling mineral water, chilled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 large fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Directions
1. In a blender, combine strawberries, sparkling water, lemon juice, honey and mint; cover and puree on low speed for 15 seconds, then on high speed for 1 minute. Serve with or without ice.
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