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Simple summer smoothies

By Ariane Signer

As a mom of a 4-year-old and a 5-year-old, smoothies are a pretty big deal in our home. I’ve been making my kids smoothies since they were babies transitioning to solid foods, and now they’re old enough to help me make them.

I have a very easy 4-ingredient base recipe that I use, and occasionally we add some extra protein or greens to make our smoothies healthier.

The fun thing about smoothies is that you can really pick and choose your ingredients based on personal taste and season. The yogurt can also be swapped out for a dairy-free alternative for those with intolerances or vegan diets. Oat milk and a few ice cubes can do the trick!

Easy smoothie base

MAKES 4 SMALL SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of frozen fruit of your choice (strawberry, mango, blueberry)
  • 1 ½ cups of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 banana
  • ¾ cups orange juice

Add-ons

Add one of these healthy extras to boost your smoothie’s nutritional value.

  • ½ cup baby spinach
  • Chia seeds (sprinkled on top)
  • ½ an avocado

If you have extra smoothie mix left over, pour it into a popsicle tray for a future snack or dessert.

About the author: Our copywriter, Ariane Signer has been writing journal rants and random lists since she was a little girl. A self-published author, she has found a way to turn her passion into her life's work. When not running after her two young sons, Theo and Jake, she enjoys hiking, music, and reading.

RECIPES

Simple summer smoothies

By Ariane Signer

As a mom of a 4-year-old and a 5-year-old, smoothies are a pretty big deal in our home. I’ve been making my kids smoothies since they were babies transitioning to solid foods, and now they’re old enough to help me make them.

I have a very easy 4-ingredient base recipe that I use, and occasionally we add some extra protein or greens to make our smoothies healthier.

The fun thing about smoothies is that you can really pick and choose your ingredients based on personal taste and season. The yogurt can also be swapped out for a dairy-free alternative for those with intolerances or vegan diets. Oat milk and a few ice cubes can do the trick!

Easy smoothie base

MAKES 4 SMALL SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of frozen fruit of your choice (strawberry, mango, blueberry)
  • 1 ½ cups of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 banana
  • ¾ cups orange juice

Add-ons

Add one of these healthy extras to boost your smoothie’s nutritional value.

  • ½ cup baby spinach
  • Chia seeds (sprinkled on top)
  • ½ an avocado

If you have extra smoothie mix left over, pour it into a popsicle tray for a future snack or dessert.

About the author: Our copywriter, Ariane Signer has been writing journal rants and random lists since she was a little girl. A self-published author, she has found a way to turn her passion into her life's work. When not running after her two young sons, Theo and Jake, she enjoys hiking, music, and reading.

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