Summer is finally in full swing here, after a late start marked by thunderstorms and cool nights. This did a number on my vegetable garden, which is still trying to find itself, but I have to say, I loved the temporary stay from the heat of our summers. That heat has now arrived, which means Im not leaving my house til September.
Ive really been enjoying plain, unflavored yogurt lately and have began buying two large cartons of the stuff every time I go to the grocery store. I made my homemade ranch dressing last week, substituting yogurt for sour cream (only because Id forgotten to buy the sour cream) and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. Then I became obsessed with my Yogurt Cream, which Ive basically slathered over everything in my house that will stand stillblueberries, strawberries, grapes, and yes, even Marlboro Manbut thats another story for another time. My grandmother reads this site.
Since its been so hot, Ive been making smoothies using a plain yogurt and milk base. Theyre delicious. Creamy. Healthy. And so much more nutritious than Mountain Dew, which sometimes creeps in and establishes itself as my punks default summer drink if I dont stand at the door and beat it away. I wasnt sure Id be able to convince my semi-picky eaters to embrace something with a yogurt base, but heres the thing: I dont tell them. When it comes to getting your kids to eat healthy foods, honesty doesnt always work.
Begin with 1 cup plain, unflavored yogurt (unflavored is best; then you can build your own masterpiece) and 1 cup of your choice of fruitbananas, berries, peaches, pineappleanything works! I used blueberries. Theyre so darn good for you.
Have some milk nearby to get the smoothie to the consistency you wish. If you like your smoothie very thick, you can leave out the milk.
Also have a little honey or fruit juice for sweetness. I like honey because it adds only sweetness without competing with the purity of the fruit you chose. Im kind of a one-fruit smoothie girl. Actually, Im not. I just made that up. I also prefer honey to fruit juice because it doesnt thin the smoothie like juice does.
Also: Ice. Ice makes it yummy and more like a milkshake.
This is a blender. Arent you glad you have me here to explain these things.
Throw everything into the blender:
Yogurt
Equal parts fruit
A splash of milk
A handful of ice
And honey to taste.
Now blend til smooth:
Then give it a quick taste and make sure its sweet enough for you. Sometimes, depending on the fruit, you dont need to add much sweetness.
And thats it!
I like to serve smoothies in fun glasses. Makes me feel special. I need all the help I can get.
Know what else makes me feel special? This smoothie.
Oh, baby. Will you take a look at this? What good things must this deep, dark hue of violet do to our bodies?
Now, on my honor, I did not Photoshop the color of this smoothie. Its all natural, no joke.
I know its sad that I have to even point that out, but thats the world we live in today. One can ever know whats been Photoshopped and what hasnt. Especially on this site.
Now, I happen to like the seeds of blueberries and strawberries; they dont bother me at all, and I actually feel healthier when I gobble them up. But if youre averse to seeds, try pineapple, banana, melon
Oooh, yum. A honeydew melon smoothie. Thats next on my list.
Make a smoothie today! Your body will thank you. I promise.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain, Unflavored Yogurt
- 1 cup Fruit (your Choice - Blueberries, Peaches, Pineapple, Etc)
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 dash Honey
- Ice
Preparation Instructions
Place yogurt, fruit, milk, a handful of ice and honey to taste all into a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste it for sweetness and add more honey if needed.
Pour, drink and enjoy!
Posted by Ree | The Pioneer Woman on July 9 2008
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