Smoothies

Smoothies that use lots of fruit and, in many cases, vegetables.

Clementines with stems by Karolina Kołodziejczak on Unsplash.

Anything Goes Smoothie

I decided to throw a bunch of random things like these into a blender the other day to create a smoothie surprise. I wasn’t sure what I would end up with, but it was damn delicious.

Pineapple slices in a basket by Phoenix Han on Unsplash.

Coconut, Mango & Pineapple Smoothie

If you have leftover coconut milk from baking or making a savoury dish, use it in this tropical fruit smoothie.

Blueberries in a white bowl with more blueberries surrounding it by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash.

Purple Smoothie

For this smoothie, a rich purple colour was the goal so I started with blueberries and sweet cherries. The flavour wasn’t quite there so I added some mango. That did the trick.

Fresh peaches on a black background by Crystal Smith.

This smoothie features peaches, mango, and carrot juice. I found the smell and taste of the carrot juice overpowering and not entirely pleasant. Fragrant passion fruit juice masked the carrots completely.

Beets in a white and blue bowl by Annemarie Schaepman on Unsplash.

Red Smoothie

I developed this recipe as part of a school snack program to highlight red fruits and vegetables. As with other vegetables, the key to using beets is masking the flavour. Pomegranate juice accomplishes that goal.

Kale leaves, closeup by Erda Estremera on Unsplash.

Green Smoothie

I served this green smoothie in my school snack program using a combination of kale, spinach, and Swiss chard. It was a huge hit.