Apricot Orange Refresher

You can use fresh, frozen or-to make year around, just keep a couple of cans of apricots in your pantry and you can enjoy this fresh summer healthy smoothie desert year around. 1 cup of canned apricot halves, chilled and cut in smaller chunks 1 cup (8 oz.) orange sherbert Blend quickly and serve in chilled glasses. Not only will you enjoy a delish treat you will also get an excellent source of Vitamins A and C in your daily...

Currant Berry Healthy Smoothie Recipe

Currants, which are often rich-colored red or black berries, are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and are found to be a good source of potassium too. The best time for currants is June through August-but if you live in the south you will see them sneaking into the fruit markets sometimes as early as late April or May.   You can also find them frozen. Fresh or frozen they make up a rich flavored smoothie mix you are...

Nectarine Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Nectarines are a  fruit similar to a peach, a bit heartier with a smoother flavor, juicy and often quite sweet. They also are a good source of vitamin C. This spring when you find them in the store, bring home a few and make a smoothie for desert in place of peach pie! Mix in your blender: -3 nectarines, peeled and de-stoned -1 cup of frozen banana chips -1 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt A delicious way to add so...

Mocha-Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

This is one to make when you just don’t want fruit. It does take some pre-planning but it well worth it.  Start with: 2 cups coffee (cooled).  Once the coffee is cooled, freeze the coffee in clean ice cube trays.  Once frozen you can make the smoothie.   You might want to make 4 cups to freeze at one time so you will have cubes  cups ready for the next time you want to indulge with a Mocha-Chocolate...

Healthy Spinach Smoothie

Spinach, which is rich in iron gives you natural energy that is so important for your day. This healthy smoothie is a perfect eye-opener! The vegetables and spinach are the perfect blend for the perfect morning breakfast.  Place the ingredients in blender and blend on high speed. 1 cup of pineapple chunks-fresh, frozen or canned 1 cup of spinach 1 banana 4 fresh mint leaves ½ teaspoon of ginger 1...