* Here the sweetness should come from the pineapple and the apple, but you could add a bit of honey if needed.
2. Apricots, Cherries, Basil Leaf Smoothie
4fresh apricots, depending on their size
½cupcherries, I used defrosted frozen berries, but fresh is better if possible
afewleaves of fresh basil
1cupcool water
* This one is my favorite. The basil adds a wonderful aromatic twist, and apricots when they are in season are a real treat.
3. Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, and Cardamom Smoothie
¼cupblueberries
½cupstrawberries
½banana
1teaspoonraw organic sugar
⅛teaspooncardamom powder
1cupcool water
* This is an all-fruit smoothie, but the addition of cardamom does wonders for the digestibility of this smoothie. Since it has a bit of raw sugar, kids may especially love it.
* I used arugula fresh from the garden, so this smoothie really packed a punch. If you find this smoothie too sour or peppery, add a bit of honey to sweeten it up. A lot depends on how sweet your apple is. Mine was a bit tart, so I added the honey, and it made all the difference.
5. Watermelon, Lime, and Cardamom Smoothie
2cupswatermelon
halflime, juiced
1teaspoonraw sugar
⅛teaspooncardamom, for more information about cardamom, please see this post.
* This is really lovely. The cardamom balances perfectly with the sweet watermelon. Thanks to Joyful Belly for inspiring this recipe.
Instructions
For each of the recipes, blend all ingredients in a blender until well pulverized.
To serve
Enjoy cool, or a room temperature.
Enjoy the entire smoothie at once, or divide it into two servings. You can keep any leftovers in the refrigerator, but ideally not longer than one day.