Fresh strawberries are abundant at our house right now. Our plants are bearing strawberries faster than we can eat them. I love it though, plenty to share with the grandchildren and neighbors. I’ve been enjoying fresh fruit smoothies, delish and so nice on a hot day. Today I’m sharing my very simple and quick smoothie recipe with you. I hope you enjoy it.
What You Need
1 Cup milk (any milk will do)
1 1/2 Cup ice cubes ( small)
1 Cup Fresh fruit ( washed and cut into chunks)
1 Tbsp sugar (optional) I use splenda , if you like yours sweeter add a bit more
Blender or Food Processor
Lets Make It! Pour the milk and ice in the blender, cover with the lid and crush well, add fresh fruit and sweetener, cover and process until smooth. (Add more ice if you want it thicker) keep blending (processing) until smooth ( or the consistency you prefer). Serve in a frosted glass add a piece of fresh fruit.
Serves 1
**Katie’s Tid Bits, you can use a cup of frozen fruit too. Also try sweetening with honey for a little something extra ( add it at the end and mix well.) Do you make smoothies at home? What’s your favorite smoothie flavor?
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Mitzi
June 27, 2011 at 06:02 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Smoothies! That is my go-to drink when I’m hungry, yet not quite hungry! Filling and refreshing all at the same time! ~Hugs, M
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I perfect for a hot day and fills you right up. Hugs
Barbara
June 27, 2011 at 06:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Those look delicious! I love smoothies!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yum
Heather
June 27, 2011 at 07:41 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
July is almost here, and the summer heat is coming! These smoothies look like they would be a very cool and refreshing treat. Thanks for sharing!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It’s such a nice change from ice tea or lemon aid.
Poetesswug
June 27, 2011 at 07:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love smoothies!! A frozen cut up banana and some peaches…and a little peach juice if you use canned peaches…makes a great smoothie. If you do it with just the frozen banana and a cup of milk it is WONDERFUL too! Even without sugar! Just use a ripe frozen banana.
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great tip my bloggy friend!
Pat
June 27, 2011 at 08:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love to make smoothies as a quick breakfast on the run! They are so good!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
they are great for on the go!
Alex J. Cavanaugh
June 27, 2011 at 10:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Now I like smoothies! Especially ones with strawberries.
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:32 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My favorite!
annie
June 27, 2011 at 11:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
May I have one , please?
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:32 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
sweetie if I could I’d make you one of each!
Runnermom-jen
June 27, 2011 at 12:42 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
We love smoothies at our house too!! Wish I had some strawberry plants in our garden!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love our fresh strawberries. We are fortunate to have an area where we can grow such yummies. Hugs
Ricki Jill Treleaven
June 27, 2011 at 13:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello, my name is Ricki Jill, and I am a smoothie junkie! Yep! I am addicted! Thanks for posting this
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Laughing… you crack me up, so cute. ♥
Sherry
June 27, 2011 at 13:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Looks delicious! I was going to make my kids homemade milkshakes this week.
Sherry
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Perfect!
Shady Del Knight
June 27, 2011 at 15:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This beats soda pop every time, Katie. I wish more kids would realize it. I have loads of strawberries at my place, too. They’re large and consistently perfect, the best crop I’ve seen in quite a while.
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Our grandchildren love picking them and smoothies, well it’s just like a milkshake to them. Hugs
Carolyn
June 27, 2011 at 16:38 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katherine,
I often make fruit smoothies, especially in summer – it is sometimes all you need for lunch.
Hope that you are having a lovely week
Hugs
Carolyn
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They can be filling, I think they’re perfect for a mid afternoon treat too. Hugs
olive
June 27, 2011 at 16:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love em but we do not make them that often. We have eaten many strawberries this spring because there is a farm near us.
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love that you are getting your strawberries from a local farm instead of the market. Hugs!
Abbie
June 27, 2011 at 17:19 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
They look so delicious and refreshing especially in the summer!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hope you’ll give my simple recipe a try. Hugs
Karena
June 27, 2011 at 17:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, yum and with your own strawberries!! I love smoothies.
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Karena
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Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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Ms. A
June 27, 2011 at 18:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Looks especially good for this hot weather!
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hope you will give them a try
small Kucing
June 27, 2011 at 22:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
a very healthy drink. for me i would omit the sugar
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Katherine
July 2, 2011 at 13:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It would taste just as good
Mina
June 28, 2011 at 08:18 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I LOVE smoothies and make them all the time.
Katherine
June 29, 2011 at 10:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hugs
Mom 4 Real
June 29, 2011 at 09:49 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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June 29, 2011 at 10:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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Connie Arnold
July 1, 2011 at 18:47 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Looks wonderful, so cool and refreshing. The perfect thing for a hot summer day!
Katherine
July 2, 2011 at 13:02 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Don;t you want to just dive right in! Hugs
brandi
July 2, 2011 at 11:18 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
oh yummy. i love smoothies. so easy to make and sure to please. i bet my kids would love ‘em too. thanks for sharing. hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Katherine
July 2, 2011 at 13:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you Brandi you too.
Deborah
July 8, 2011 at 09:41 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Sounds super easy and tasty!
roz
July 8, 2011 at 15:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It’s so nice to see you back Katherine, with this smoothie recipe on Fresh Food Friday! you are so lucky that you still have (abundant) strawberries! Thanks for sharing and I hope that you’ll stop by again with another delicious recipe post this weekend! Hugs back!