Naturally Flavored Yogurts and Smoothies
Do you ever get inspired to eat healthy, shop healthy and then just try to make everything possible from certain beautiful foods you find at the grocery store or market?
Recently I just wanted to use the plethora of strawberries and blueberries I bought on a whim at Costco, and use up my tart plain homemade yogurt in the fridge. Most importantly, I am committed to avoiding foods with high fructose corn syrup in them. Did you know that many store-bought yogurts have contain HFCS? (Not to mention gelatin from very questionable sources).
Homemade Flavored Yogurt or Fruit Smoothie
Makes 1 large glass (smoothie) or 2 small servings of yogurt
Ingredients
1 cup frozen organic or pesticide-free strawberries
1/2 cup organic or pesticide-free blueberries
1 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons honey or organic raw cane sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk or orange juice (or for smoothie only)
Preparation for the Flavored Yogurt
To a blender, combine all ingredients except the milk or orange juice.
Blend for about 30 seconds or until the yogurt reaches the desired consistency and the fruit is thoroughly incorporated.
Preparation for the Smoothie
To a blender, combine all ingredients including the milk OR orange juice.
Blend for about 30 seconds or until the yogurt reaches the desired consistency and the fruit is thoroughly incorporated.
Best when consumed within 24 hours.
That’s it. It’s as simple as that. It’s easy to eat, quick to make, super healthy and halal.