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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.