Smoothies, when done right, are basically like an excuse to drink a milkshake for breakfast. Granted, they're fruity and not, say, chocolate peanut butter in a styrofoam cup with a deliciously squeaky straw, but I think you know what I mean.
As a part of the Hunger Challenge this week, I included smoothies for a couple of breakfasts. Partially because the organic frozen berries I bought weren't the cheapest in town, they've been a little pricier than some other items on our menus. But they're such a terrific, fairly complete, and fast breakfast on the go, that I fit 'em in.
Yum!
We've been making Banana Berry Smoothies this week, but just about any fruit will do ya.
Here's my formula for a perfect smoothie.
Perfect Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (or 1/2 a container) of vanilla yogurt
- The juice of one to two oranges (one orange for thicker, two oranges for a little thinner)
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit (we've been using raspberries and blueberries, but you can throw in whatever you want. Mangos and strawberries are awesome, for instance. Just cut a bunch up and freeze!)
- 3 - 4 ice cubes (not necessary, but I like 'em)
Directions:
This is VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. Are you ready?
- Dump everything in the blender
- Blend until it's smooth.
- Pour in a cup.
- Drink.
Okay, I exaggerated a little.
Oh, and feel free to add some wheat germ or some flaxseed if you really want to amp it up. Me... I've decided I'm not terribly fond of the added texture. It ruins some of the milkshake-like ambiance, know what I mean? But seriously, if you can be less of a baby than me, go for it!
