Zero Waste Smoothies

“Smoothies are great for any time of day, but these make for a beautiful breakfast, and you can dress them up in so many ways! Let your inner artist shine and have fun decorating your smoothie bowl with fresh fruits and other yummy garnishes.”

Difficulty

Beginner

Yield

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

2 cups mixed fruit2 bananas, frozen and cut into pieces1 cup greek yogurt2 tablespoons honey

Equipment

Cutting boardChef's knifeMeasuring cupsBowlsBlenderSpatulaSpoonDish towel

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather all of the ingredients.

Cut the banana up into 3 centimeter or smaller pieces and freeze (this can be done ahead of time).

Measure the mixed fruit and place them with the banana in the blender.

Measure yogurt and set aside.

Cut up any fruit you would like for garnishes into slices or fun shapes, such as cubes or with cookie cutters.

Blend the banana and fruit in the blender until they are broken up into tiny pieces.

Remove the lid of the blender, scrape the fruit off the sides of the blender with a spatula, and add the yogurt or non dairy milk.

Turn the blender back onto medium speed, and blend until fruit and yogurt form a thick, creamy puree. If needed, add a bit more liquid to reach desired consistency.

Scrape the smoothie out of the blender with the This word has been an eternal struggle amongst Growing Chefs staff. Is it a flipper? Is it a mixer? Is it offset? All I can tell you is that it is a cooking utensil with a wide, flat blade that is not sharp.spatula into two bowls, and smooth with a spoon. Top the smoothie with desired toppings, and enjoy immediately.