For the last 5 days or so (I think they call that a week), I’ve been making a frozen fruit smoothie each morning. To drink, not to look at. Just in case you were wondering. 😂 The best part is that it’s a very easy smoothie to make. In fact, it’s a 2-minute fruit smoothie. Because mama doesn’t have time for a 100-step smoothie. Mama does, however, have time to create a simple fruit smoothie that makes her feel energized, healthy, and good for me. For this particular smoothie, I use a frozen “mixed fruit” assortment of sliced peaches, seedless red grapes, pineapple chunks, and strawberries. BUT you can do any frozen fruit combo (mixed berries, strawberry banana) you like, which is the beauty of this recipe! Why frozen fruit and not fresh fruit? There are many reasons.
But here’s the thing. You gotta have a good blender to make a good smoothie. If not, you’re going to get frustrated with frozen fruit stuck in the blades and the process will surely take more than two minutes. So, do yourself a smoothie favor by purchasing a new blender if you don’t have one currently capable. I have the “Ninja Professional Countertop Blender with 1100-Watt Base, 72oz Total Crushing Pitcher and (2) 16oz Cups for Frozen Drinks and Smoothies (BL660).” This is a blender that you can use for ANY recipe and in an efficient manner. The cup additions make smoothie-marking a breeze, too. Easy clean-up, too, since it’s all done in one vessel. I never thought I’d write the word “vessel” in a recipe post, but here we are. 😬 Anyway…Ninja also has a smoothie-only blender, which could be a great option, too. Okay, now that we’ve had “the talk” (about blenders), let’s get onto the smoothie recipe. I also like almond milk for my smoothies, but you could totally do another milk, like coconut milk (or coconut water), cow’s milk, or cashew milk. Almond milk, in my opinion, doesn’t have a strong taste (so you’re getting more fruit flavor) and is light. Get the recipe below!
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A fresh and tasty easy Fruit Smoothie that takes minutes to make. It is filled with kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries and more!! This fruit smoothie has a little bit of everything and is definitely a “keeper concoction.” It’s almost like a combination of our Tropical Smoothie and our Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie in one! The BEST Fruit smoothie Recipe!Smoothies have become a favorite in our home! In fact, the kids called them “yummy drinks”! I don’t blame them, because it’s hard not to love fruits blended together to make a delicious drink! We’re always looking for new healthy smoothie recipes, and today I wanted to share with you one we recently came up with that has become a favorite. It has some of my fav fruits including strawberries, bananas, kiwi, blueberries and more! Sometimes a smoothie is just the right thing for our appetite and it’s always so fun coming up with new yummy recipes for them. They’re great as an after-school snack for kids, a special treat or even for breakfast. Today’s recipe has to be the family’s new favorite, and we cannot wait to share it with you! How to Make a Fruit SmoothieBLEND. Mix all ingredients (kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries, ice, pineapple juice (or orange juice) and yogurt in a blender. Blend until it’s the consistency you desire! SO EASY! Additions + VARIATIONSWant to change it up? There are so many ways to do that: If you like your smoothies thicker, add more ice before blending (or more frozen fruits). Protein Powder is a great way to add nutrition and vitamins to your smoothies. For more healthy additives try adding:
Change it up by adding:
FAQ – Prepping + StoringHow to Prep Smoothies? I love having the ingredients prepped ahead of time and ready to go from the freezer to blender. You can either prep one smoothie or purchase enough ingredients to prep several smoothies.
Though smoothies are best eaten right away, you can STORE leftovers for later:
For other favorite smoothies, try:
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