At my house, we just love frozen fruit smoothies. They are quick and easy to make and quite healthy too. You can make these delicious cool drinks with just about any type of fruit or even combine different types of fruit. Here’s how to make your very own frozen fruit smoothie. I promise this will be fast and easy.

Here’s What You Need:

We will start with the appliance. You are going to need a blender. Almost any type of blender with a tight fitting lid will do. I like to make my smoothies individually in a small blender like the magic bullet. Of course regular blenders work just as well, plus you can make more servings at a time.

Next you will need some frozen fruit. You can make frozen smoothies with just about any type of fruit and of course also combinations of fruit. Some simple ones to start with are strawberries, bananas and peaches.

Consider adding some low-fat yogurt to your smoothies. I like the tart flavor and it creates a nice smooth texture. Any type and flavor of yogurt can be used, including low non-fat yogurt. Greek yogurt is a nice option because it is higher in protein than regular yogurt.

The last ingredient you need in your smoothie is a liquid to thin the drink out and make it blendable. You can use water, milk or your favorite juice. The amount of liquid you need will depend on how thick or thin you like your smoothie. I like to start with 2 parts frozen fruit, 1 part yogurt and 1 part liquid. Here’s an example: Blend two cups frozen strawberries with one cup each of vanilla yogurt and orange juice.

As I mentioned above you can adjust the consistency of your smoothie by adding more or less of the liquid. You can also blend in some ice as well to make it more frozen and lighter

Blending It Together:

Let’s talk about blending. Toss your fruit and yogurt in the blender and give it a few whirls, then add the liquid. Pulsing seems to work best since it gives the larger fruit chunks a chance to sink back down in between blends. Doing this will make sure the fruit gets incorporated well and the end result is a smooth and delicious smoothie.

Be careful not to burn out your blender by making your smoothie too thick. If it sounds like it’s working too hard trying to mix everything, add a splash of water or the liquid you are using in the smoothie.

For smoothie recipes that call for ice in it, start with the ice and chop it up in your blender before you add the remaining ingredients. It will help mix the other ingredients together.

Of course you can also include some fresh fruit in your smoothie. If you do add a little ice as well to make sure your finished result stays frozen. You can purchase the frozen fruit at the store, or freeze your own when it is in season. Berries can be frozen whole.

I like to add frozen banana slices to most of my smoothies. I just peel any bananas that are starting to get a little too ripe and then cut them into slices. The banana slices go into a freezer bag and are popped into the freezer until I am ready to use them in a smoothie. Works perfectly and they give the smoothies an extra creamy texture.

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