In the heat of the summer, and,
trust me when I tell you that it is here,
there is both a need for hydration and good nutrition. But, really, who wants to eat? Enter the fresh fruit smoothie! Yes, I know
that this is nothing new, but this version, from Bobby Flay, pumps up both
taste and nutrition with the addition of those coconut
ice cubes that you made a
while back. I adapted his recipe slightly to serve one, but you can double or
triple this to serve as many parched souls as you can find. If, like me, you
enjoy a nice smoothie in the afternoon during the cocktail hour, a shot of
vodka makes this extra special.
Coconut Water Smoothie with Mango, Banana,
and Strawberries
Slightly adapted from Bobby Flay
½ frozen banana*
½ mango, cubed
1/3 cup fresh
strawberries, halved
½ Tablespoon organic
honey
2 Tablespoons plain
Greek yogurt
3-4 coconut ice
cubes
Toss all ingredients
into a blender and whir until thoroughly blended, creamy, and smooth. Add suitable garnish and cute swizzle stick, and
serve.
*When the bananas on
your counter have darkened beyond comfortable usability, cut them in half, pop
them into freezer bags, and store them in the freezer. Any time you want a smoothie, grab a half, peel
it and cut it into chunks.
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