How to make a delicious, healthy smoothie.

Oh, those long summer days, a time of relaxing evenings and good, homemade lemonade… and for me, delicious smoothies. They take minimal time and effort, and the result is more than worth it. The following is a recipe for one of my favorites, a blackberry pie smoothie, but feel free to substitute or add your own ingredients for your own special smoothie blend.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
• 6 oz. yogurt (lemon or vanilla- your preference)
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 1 Pinch nutmeg

1. Blend ingredients Place berries, yogurt and apple juice in blender and mix until ingredients begin to unify. Try adding the juice a bit at a time to prevent clumping.
2. Smoothie Add spices to the mixture in the blender and combine until completely smooth.
3. Yields 1 glass Mixture yields one 16 ounce serving. Pour and drink up.

Tips & Warnings

• Add more fruit and/or yogurt for a richer, thicker smoothie, which can serve as a snack or a meal replacement.
• Experiment with different ingredients to find your preferred flavors and consistencies. Nothing is set in stone and if one doesn’t suit, grab a few other ingredients and try again. Enjoy!