Makin’ Smoothies




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As a homemaker, there is nothing more fun than getting inventive, inspired by some tidbit of food leftover and useless for anything major. When a great concoction is created and the family smacks their lips in appreciation, the homemaker feels that all is right with the world.


Such was the case tonight as I noticed a fruit fly winging its way around and around a lone banana left ripening on the counter top. It was pretty ripe and would have been useful for banana bread had it been one of three bananas, but alas, it was alone. What does one do with one banana in a short time? What else? Make a smoothie.

Smoothies are so easy and quick. And they are great at any time of the year. They are also healthy, especially when made with yogurt. Any fruit combination can be used and any yogurt flavor can be used. I use frozen fruit as much as possible to make it colder and thicker. My favorite is as follows and used that lone banana:


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1 banana
1 thick slice of fresh pineapple, frozen
1 cup frozen, sliced strawberries
1 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

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In a blender, partially blend fruit and orange juice.

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Add yogurt and blend on high until smooth and creamy. I am using homemade vanilla yogurt here.

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Pour into cups and serve with a straw. Yummy cold and smooth and creamy.

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4 Responses to “

Makin’ Smoothies

  1. Beth says:

    This smoothie sounds really tasty. I’ve never made yogurt, but hope to try it sometime. I did make your Vegetable Beef Soup yesterday. It is delicious!

  2. admin says:

    Yogurt is really, really easy to make and if you can find the Stoneyfield brand of plain yogurt, I think it makes the absolutely best culture. It makes the smoothest, creamiest yogurt you could ever want. Glad you liked the soup!! Got another soup recipe coming up in a couple of days.

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