SMOOTHIES WITH VARIATIONS

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

1-cup juice, nut, or rice soy milk

½ to 1-cup frozen fruit

stevia or agave nectar to taste

optional: 1-tablespoon flaxseed chia seeds or a vegan protein powder

Blenderize all ingredients. The frozen fruit makes it thick.  Add more liquid if needed. Taste and then add stevia or agave.  Fruits vary in sweetness. 

This is another fun creative way to start the day.  There are many smoothie recipes but basically you freeze fruit, add to liquid.  Choose the liquid, fruit, extracts, and spices of your choice.  This is a great first cooking experience for children.  If a thicker drink is desired, add ice cubes or use the SHAKES WITH VARIATIONS*. 

VARIATIONS

Banana

Banana with vanilla, nutmeg, or cinnamon

Banana, peanut butter

Pineapple, orange juice, banana

Banana, strawberry

Pineapple, banana

Pineapple, coconut

Banana, dates, vanilla

Dates, vanilla

Strawberries, raspberries, banana

Blueberry, banana

Cherry, almond extract

Peaches, almond extract

greens-collard, kale, spinach