My son was baptized this past Sunday. About 20-30 of our friends and relatives came to enjoy and celebrate with us. It was SO hot out at over 90 degrees, but it felt like 102 with the humidity. It was the perfect time to try smoothies using Dole Frozen Fruit. The day was so hectic and I had the smoothies planned for after lunch was devoured, but since it was so hot out, everyone wanted the smoothies right away. So, I pulled out my wonderful blender and went to work!
We enjoyed a Pineapple Berry Smoothie. It was a huge hit! Here is a picture (above) of my two sisters-in-law enjoying their smoothies. I forgot pineapple juice in the first batch I made, but I heard it was really good. Those that tried both batches said the ones with the pineapple juice were better though. The cups were such a great hit with the kids that they almost forgot we were even having smoothies! Here is the recipe we used for the Pineapple Berry Smoothies:
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz.) DOLE® Crushed Pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
- 1 medium, ripe DOLE Banana, quartered
- 1 cup DOLE Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup DOLE Fresh Frozen Strawberries or Raspberries
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions
- Combine crushed pineapple, yogurt, banana, pineapple juice, strawberries and ice cubes in blender or food processor container. Cover; blend until smooth. Garnish with strawberry and banana slice, if desired.
Here are some Dole Frozen Fruit Tips:
· Using DOLE Frozen Fruit is a more economical way to cook since you can use a little and save the rest for later, ensuring nothing goes to waste!
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is more uniform in size and flavor, which optimizes recipe outcomes.
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is ideal for toppings, baking, fruit salads or simply as a healthy snack.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Heart Healthy Mixed Fruit is a colorful mix of pineapple, strawberries, peaches, honeydew and mangoes.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Immunity Blend – Tropical Fruit is a delicious mix of pineapple, mango, golden kiwi, papaya and strawberries.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend is a nutritious mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Each serving of DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend provides double the industry standard of effective antioxidant activity.
The Dole Frozen Fruit Varieties:
· Blackberries
· Blueberries
· Dark Sweet Cherries
· Mango
· Pineapple Chunks
· Raspberries
· Sliced Peaches
· Sliced Strawberries
· Sliced Strawberries in Sugar Tub
· Whole Strawberries
· Wild Blueberries
· Wildly Nutritious Mixed Berries
· Wildly Nutritious Mixed Fruit
· Wildly Nutritious Tropical Fruit
Whether you are hosting a party or just want to have a great, refreshing (and healthy) summertime treat, think about using Dole Frozen Fruit. I was definitely satisfied with it and I know my husband guests slurped them all up! (He is already begging for more!)
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