Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Basic Fruit Smoothie
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Blender
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries or peaches
- Handful of fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Grocery Store Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk, milk alternative, or juice
- 1 tsp Chia or flax seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash fruit. Remove all stems and mushy berries.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend on high until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve cold.
Notes
Substitutions
- Fruit: Use fruit in whatever combination you have on hand.
- Yogurt & Milk: Can be made dairy free using non-dairy yogurt and milk, or lactose free with lactose free yogurt and milk.
- Yogurt: Any fruit yogurt flavor can be used.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
