so simple, so good: fruit smoothies
We're having a heat wave here in Philly. Sometimes a big meal just is NOT what you want when it is hot, especially if you are also packing and moving boxes, as we are this weekend. So this is just a little public service announcement, in case you too tend to forget about the wonder of fruit smoothies. Things I add (not all at the same time!) - strawberries - frozen strawberries - blueberries - frozen blueberries - banana - frozen banana - watermelon - canteloupe - honeydew - peaches - cherries other additions: - orange juice - plain yogurt or greek yogurt - vanilla yogurt - soy protein powder (not if I'm serving it the Southerner - it doesn't agree with him) - vanilla ice cream - ice my favorite combos to throw in the blender: Watermelon, blueberry, vanilla extract and soy protein powder for breakfast strawberry, a few ice cubes, vanilla ice cream (obviously this is a dessert) milk, banana Today's selection: two bananas, chopped and frozen for a few hours: about a cup ...