A thick beverage of fruit pureed in a blender with ice and milk, yogurt, or juice.
Mango, Berry & Banana Smoothie
2 Servings
Tasty, and healthy, too: Coconut water is high in potassium and other electrolytes And Flaxseeds are a good source of beneficial omega-3s.
Ingredients
1 very ripe peeled banana (preferably frozen)
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup frozen mango chunks
¾ cup coconut water
½ cup frozen blackberries or blueberries
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
Recipe Preparation
Purée banana, dates, mango, coconut water, blackberries, yogurt, and flaxseeds in a blender until smooth.
Banana Almond Smoothie
1 serving
A trick we like: Peel all overripe bananas and put in the freezer, then use to make supercreamy smoothies (and banana bread as well). If you haven’t prefrozen a banana, though, don’t worry—throw a few ice cubes into the blender for a slushier effect.
Ingredients
1 frozen peeled banana, broken into 3–4 chunks
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Recipe Preparation
Combine banana, almond milk, almond butter, and almond extract, if using, in a blender and puree until smooth.
Blueberry-Chia Smoothie
Makes about 2 cups
Also delicious with frozen strawberries or mangoes instead of the pineapple, and with orange juice or any other nut milk for the liquid.
Preheat oven to 400°. Toss strawberries with sugar and a pinch of salt on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Roast, tossing halfway through, until strawberries are soft and release their juices, 20–25 minutes. Let cool.
Transfer three-quarters of strawberries to a blender. Add banana, buttermilk, tahini, and 1 cup ice; blend until smooth. Using a metal spoon, smash remaining strawberries to a jammy consistency.
Divide smoothies and strawberries among glasses and top with sesame seeds, if using.
Combine mangoes, peaches, yogurt, milk, ginger, and 1/2 cup cold water in a blender and purée until smooth. Add honey to taste, if using, and blend again, adding more water if thinner consistency is desired. Pour into glasses (with or without ice) and garnish with mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Honeydew-Kiwi Smoothie
2 Servings
Ingredients
2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled seeded honeydew melon
2 cups crushed ice
1 1/4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled kiwi
10 large fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
Recipe Preparation
Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Divide smoothie between 2 glasses and serve.