Cool off with a simple summer smoothie
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
If you’re craving something with a taste of sweet and don’t want to bake, try a smoothie. They are easy to make with readily available ingredients. And best of all, everybody loves them. They are great for breakfast or an after-dinner snack.
The iced mocha smoothie is an adult front-porch star, and you can experiment with ingredients.
I hope this starts your summer off with a bang.
Peach Raspberry Smoothie
- 1 c. fresh or frozen peach slices
- 1/2 c. fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 c. apple/peach fruit juice
- 1/2 c. vanilla yoghurt or 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve.
Orange Pineapple Smoothie
- 1 1/2 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana, frozen and cut into chunks
- 1/4 c. orange yogurt
- 3 ice cubes
- 2 tbsp. honey or sweeten to taste
Combine all ingredients together in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serve.
Banana Strawberry Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced
- 2 c. frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 to 3 tbsp. honey or to taste
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Iced Mocha Smoothie
- 1 c. milk
- 2 tsp. instant coffee
- 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
- 1/2 c. crushed ice
- 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
Place all ingredients together in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately
