Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Another simple but luscious Smoothie to beat the high heat, Blueberry Banana Smoothie. I love the color of the blueberry when blended with milk, ohh dear its just gorgeous. Its pricking hot outside, the temperature is unbearable, it went above 90 Degree F yesterday and today its suppose to hit 100 Degrees. The saddest part is kids don't get to play outside in the much awaited summer, I take them out in the mall play area and YMCA play area during day time. We let them play outside after 7:00 in the evening even though the humidity remains high till late night, but they're happy as they get to play real sweaty till 9:00 late night as the sunlight stay longer in summer days. I always keep fruits handy so that I can blend them to juices and smoothies when they get back from outside, store bought juice cans are rare sight at our home.
So friends, stay safe in summer as the blistering heat waves are suppose to be deadly, keep yourself and family hydrated with plenty of water, fruits, juices etc. And next time you hit the supermarket, grab a bag of blueberry and make this Smoothie at home. Enjoy Summer, stay safe and healthy :-)

Ingredients Used:-

1. Chiquita Banana - 1
2. Blueberry - 1 cup
3. Milk- 1 Cup
4. Water ~ ½ cup
5. Non-fat yogurt -   ½ cup
6. Ice cubes few 

Preparation Method:-

• Pour some water in a bowl, drop the blueberries and leave it for two-three minutes. Wash them well, repeat the process for two-three times.
• In a juice blender, throw in the blueberries, roughly chopped bananas(just break them into two-three pieces), milk and Ice cubes. Blend them well for couple of minutes.
• Add water and yogurt blend again for another minute. Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.

Note:- I have not added any sugar, the sweetness of banana and blueberries was just enough for us, even kids didn't demand for adding sugar. If you want it more sweet please go ahead and add some sugar as well, Enjoy the smoothie :-)

 

Sending this to Divya's Showcase Fun In the Sun and Let's Cook # 16 ~ Kids Special

Banana Dates Smoothie/ Banana Dates Milk Shake

Who don't like Milk/Ice Cream Smoothies and Shakes right??? Banana Smoothie is my kids favorite but I somehow don't like much banana flavor in my soft drinks. I always try to pair them with some fruits or nuts and this Banana Dates Smoothies is something I love since I don't even have to add any sugar to make it sweet. So this simple and ezee smoothie is for you all to quench the thirst and keep you fresh and energetic in the upcoming hot Summer, Try this out and enjoy!!!!!

Ingredients:-

1. Chiquita Banana - 1 
2. Dates - 8 to 10 numbers
3. Low fat Milk- 2 Cups
4. Ice Cubes - 6 to 10(optional)
5. Whipped Cream to Garnish on top(optional)

Preparation Method:- 

• Roughly Chop the dates and soak them in a cup of milk for 10 minutes.
• Blend the soaked dates well in the blender/mixer. Chop and add the banana to the dates and blend well again. 
• Add the remaining milk and ice cube and blend well again.
• Strain and pour them to the serving glasses. Drizzle some whipped cream or add a scoop of Ice cream or more Ice cubes if desired. Serve immediately. 

Variation:- You can use half frozen milk or add Ice Cream instead of milk as well. 

Sending this to Sobha's Event Just For Fun, Ramya's ABC Series: Fruit Fiesta, Surabhi's Beat the Heat, Sangee's Summer Splash, Anu's Summer Spirits

 

Blackberry Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients:-

1. Fresh Blackberry - 2 cups
2. Yogurt - 1 cup
3. Brown sugar - 1/2 cup(can add  more or less according to your taste)
4. Ice cubes - 10(or as needed)
5. Water - 1 cup

Preaparation Method:-

• Wash and clean the blackberry in running water, pat dry and set aside.
• In a juice blender put the berries, sugar, yogurt, water and blend well.
• Add the Ice cubes and blend again for a minute or two.
• Pour into a juice glass, add more Ice cubes if desired. Enjoy!!!

watermelon smoothie...

The most awaited summer has come, kids are enjoying their play outside. My husband is in full form to hit the soccer and cricket grounds. But this time summer seems to be very hot, that too so early. It is great time for fruits, they are the best sellers in the market. They are consumed as it is, in the form of Juices, Smoothies, Milk Shakes, Fruit punch's and many more colorful forms. It is a treat for the eyes to watch them in so many colors and really refreshing for the mind in hot summer. 

So here is my watermelon Smoothie, very simple and easy to prepare and very tasty too...

Water Melon - 2 cups
Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
Ice cubes few
Sugar - 3 tbsp(optional, i added it for my kids only)

Preparation Method:-

Blend everything together. Strain and serve with few more ice cubes...
(You can add some Whip cream or vanilla ice-cream on top to make it rich and more sweet, but we love them as it is)

Note:- Watermelon in nature, are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and B6. They are also a great source of potassium, and extremely low in sodium. Daily consumption of watermelon is said to be very effective to cure kidney disorders.