Day 1 - Shamrock Smoothie

Makes 5 8oz. Smoothiesshamrock-smoothies-R160300-ss

  • kiwi fruit, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes
  • 1 banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 6 ounce carton key lime- or vanilla-flavored yogurt
  • 1 cup orange juice or white grape juice, well-chilled
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons rum (optional)
  • 1 - 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • Fresh kiwifruit slices

1. Place kiwi fruit and banana in a 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Freeze uncovered for 2 hours or until frozen.

2. In a blender, combine grapes, yogurt, orange juice, honey, rum and 1/3 of the frozen fruit. Cover and blend until nearly smooth. Gradually add remaining fruit, blending after each addition until almost smooth. Add food coloring.

3. Pour into glasses and garnish with kiwifruit slices.

Come back tomorrow for another fruit filled St. Patrick's Day recipe.

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