How to make delicious smoothies with just 2 or 3 items!

My favorite smoothies

Shown:  Strawberry, tangerine and vanilla yogurt [my favorite]

Perfect for spring and summer! Have kids? They can help choose the ingredients.

What you need: 

Ingredients of choice! I usually like to balance one sweet fruit with one tart fruit. Here are some of my favorite combinations:

• Option 1. Banana and vanilla yogurt [sweeter--makes a great ice cream or milkshake alternative!]
• Option 2. Mixed berries, kale and plain yogurt [healthier--sneak in those greens!]
• Option 3. Tangerine/orange, banana and plain yogurt [classic]
• Option 4. Strawberry, tangerine/orange and vanilla yogurt [more tart--tastes like my favorite drink at a certain smoothie shop]

The beauty of these smoothies is you do not need to add any sugar! If you use flavored yogurt, that usually has some added sugar. However, you can always use plain.

Plan ahead tip:

Keep a bag of clean, frozen fruit in the freezer, so you don't have to add ice to your smoothie or run to the store for fruit. Peel fruit before freezing!

Directions: 

1. Prepare ingredients. The amount of yogurt and fruit/veggies that you add up to you. I usually add equal amounts of each ingredient. Experiment and see what you like.
2. Put ingredients in a blender or food processor. If not using any frozen items, add a handful of ice if you want it cold [otherwise you can make juice].
3. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Which combinations do you like? If you tried something different, what did you try?