Fruit Smoothies – A Healthy Summer Snack

Fresh Berries
Fresh Berries

Fruit smoothies are a cool way to make sure your kids (and yourself) keep getting all the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit during the summer. Smoothies are not only nutritious, but they are quick to prepare, highly flexible to suit any taste, and are a great way to cool off on hot summer days.

Although smoothie recipes can be quite exotic in their flavors (such as Mango-Passion Fruit, and Honeydew-Kiwi) this simple Mixed Berry smoothie is as simple as it is flexible. It’s an easy way to introduce your child to new flavors, or modify it to focus on the flavors they like. This receipe comes from the folks at Bon Appetit, but one sip and it will be all yours.

Mixed-Berry Smoothie

Frozen açai puree is available in the freezer section of most supermarkets.
 
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
  • 3 tablespoons frozen açai puree
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Divide smoothie between 2 glasses and serve.

  • Nutritional Information

    One serving contains the following:
    Calories (kcal) 139.6
    %Calories from Fat 6.4
    Fat (g) 1.0 Saturated Fat (g) 0.0
    Cholesterol (mg) 0
    Carbohydrates (g) 32.5
    Dietary Fiber (g) 8.0
    Total Sugars (g) 19.8
    Net Carbs (g) 24.5
    Protein (g) 3.4
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