Taste Smoothie from 100 Days of Real Food
1.5 cups plain organic yogurt, 1 cup berries, fresh or frozen (or we have tried 2 oranges, peeled), 2 bananas (or 1-2 tablespoons of honey if you dont like bananas), 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2-3/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (I also tried adding some leftover broccoli instead of the spinach. My husband said I took things a little too far, but the kids still sucked it down!), Optional: if using fresh berries (instead of frozen) add some ice cubes
1.5 cups plain organic yogurt, 1 cup berries, fresh or frozen (or we have tried 2 oranges, peeled), 2 bananas (or 1-2 tablespoons of honey if you dont like bananas), 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2-3/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (I also tried adding some leftover broccoli instead of the spinach. My husband said I took things a little too far, but the kids still sucked it down!), Optional: if using fresh berries (instead of frozen) add some ice cubes
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (14g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Optional: if using fresh berries (instead of frozen) add some ice cubes
- Combine all ingredients into blender and blend. Pour into cups and garnish with fruit or use fun straws to entice your kids!
Swapping fresh berries for frozen fruit alters the final consistency dramatically, removing the need for auxiliary ice cubes while yielding a thicker pour. Bananas supply natural body and starches that emulsify the dairy and greens together, whereas honey adds sweetness without contributing structural thickness. High-powered blenders operating at over 20,000 RPM are necessary to completely pulverize fibrous spinach leaves and small berry seeds into a uniform suspension.
Storage and Freezing Mechanics
Prepared mixtures can be held in airtight glass jars inside the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, though ingredient separation will occur naturally as starches settle. Freezing the blended liquid in silicone ice cube trays for up to 30 days provides a convenient method for later re-blending. Re-blending frozen portions requires adding 2 tablespoons of fresh milk to restore fluidity and achieve a smooth vortex inside the jar.
Texture Control
Adding greens gradually while the motor runs prevents uneven leaf chunks from lodging near the blades. Yogurt fat content directly impacts mouthfeel; whole-milk plain yogurt creates a richer emulsion than nonfat varieties. Temperature control dictates success, ensuring ingredients remain below 40 degrees Fahrenheit during processing to maintain optimal viscosity.
