How to Make a Frozen Fruit Smoothie

Smoothies Are a Refreshing Treat in the Summer Time!

Fruit smoothies are a wonderful summer time treat. In fact, nothing beats coming in from the summer heat to a fruit smoothie. With a sweet and refreshing taste, its the perfect drink to kick back and relax. Read more to learn how to make this fun and easy treat at home this summer.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of mixed frozen fruit or a fruit of your choice
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 1/2 cups of orange juice or one of your choice.
• 1/4 cup of milk
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Blender or smoothie maker

Instructions

How to Make a Frozen Fruit Smoothie

1. 

   Put 1 cup of mixed frozen fruit into a blender or smoothie maker. For a great mixture, consider strawberries, peaches, mango, kiwi, and grapes. The blend will create a sweet, fruity flavor.

2. 

   Add 1 cup of ice to the blender. For a thicker smoothie, try adding more ice.

3. Pour 1 1/2 cups of orange juice into the blender. To experiement with the flavor, try apple or cranberry juice.

4. 

   Pour 1/4 cup of milk into the blender. Use 100% lactose free milk for lactose intolerant drinkers.

5. 

   Blend on high for about 1 to 2 minutes to crush fruit chunks. Add juice to lessen consistency. Serve the smoothie in your favorite glass! For added sweetness, top with whipped topping.

Tips & Warnings

• Change the combination of fruits and juices to alter the taste of your smoothie.

• Serve this drink to your children and their friends in the summer time for a yummy healthy treat.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish