How to Make a Big-C Smoothie
Fast, yummy and packed with vitamin C, the big-C smoothie makes a refreshing nondairy breakfast drink or snack. This recipe serves two.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- 1 ripe banana
- 16 oz. frozen strawberries
- 12 oz. fresh orange juice
- Add-ins (optional): t tbsp. blackstrap molasses, 1 tbsp. brewer's yeast, 1 tbsp. flaxseed oil or 1 tbsp. bee pollen
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Chop the banana.
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Put the banana and frozen strawberries in the jar of a blender.
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Add orange juice.
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Blend until smooth.
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Add lemonade or a small amount of lemon juice to counteract a too-sweet taste.
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Choose an add-in if desired: blackstrap molasses for extra iron, brewer's yeast to boost protein content, flaxseed oil for a dose of omega-3 fatty acid or bee pollen to increase amino acids.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't thaw the strawberries.
Freeze the banana for a frostier drink. Bananas can be frozen for up to three months.
Avoid sweetened frozen fruit, as this adds calories and may make the drink too syrupy or sweet.
Some people are allergic to bee pollen or other add-ins.
Follow the directions on the package or consult your doctor if you have questions.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
Use 1/2 cup of half and half cream and 1/4 cup of sugar. Make sure you add as much fruit as possible, milk is good, too. -
Nov 22, 2005
Use 1/2 cup of half and half cream and 1/4 cup of sugar. Make sure you add as much fruit as possible, milk is good, too.