Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie
Around here smoothies are king in the mornings, and some afternoons too. We use frozen fruit for smoothies and go through it lickety-split. Earlier this week while stocking up on frozen berries, I ran across frozen rhubarb, and had to take the opportunity to try a Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie combination.
Frozen rhubarb? Who knew.
The frozen rhubarb reminded me of my friend, Julie, who has just tweeted about needing a recipe for a rhubarb strawberry pie, which made me instantly think of another friend, Georgia, and her drool-worthy recipe for Rhubarb Strawberry Pie that I’ve been pining for since discovering it last year.
I ramble.
Anyway, I put two and two together, and since I’m trying to forgo the major sweets right now because I dread short sleeve season almost as bad as matching socks, okay, maybe worse than matching socks, I decided give the Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie combo a go.
Using frozen fruit makes smoothies quick and easy in the mornings when I’m half awake, but you can easily use fresh fruit instead.
To the frozen fruit, add honey (substitute sugar or another sweetener if needed), milk, and acai or pomegranate juice. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Blend everything up until smooth.
What a pretty color huh? I so enjoy eating pretty colored food. I think you will too.
Be sure to check out these other fruity smoothies recipes:
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Recipe
Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- 1½ cup strawberry, frozen (but you could just as easily use fresh, cut up)
- 1½ cup rhubarb, frozen (ditto on using fresh)
- 1½ tablespoons honey (orange blossom honey is perfect for this recipe; substitute sugar or other sweetener if needed)
- 1½ cup milk (i used fat-free, but low fat, or regular is fine)
- ⅔ cup acai or pomegranate juice
- In a blender, mix all together until smooth.
This recipe was featured on the Women’s Health Magazine site along with some other tasty finds. Check it out!
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I’ve never had rhubarb but trying it this way ay convince me!
Wow, I never would have thought to put rhubarb into a smoothy. I love rhubarb in pie, must try this for my morning smoothy! Thanks for sharing
Love! Frozen fruit in a smoothie is the only way to go. π
Delish!! I love this and cant wait to try some… as soon as I find some rhubarb! π
Like Car, I’ve never had rhubarb either – but I love to look at it. It’s so pretty!
I make loads of smoothies too, most with frozen berries. I never thought of adding rhubarb. Great idea!
Delicious. I can just imagine the tart that this gives the smoothie. Sounds refreshing!
Love the idea of rhubarb in smoothies! i’ve never seen it frozen either, sounds so good! Thanks!
Oh my goodness Amy I can NOT wait to try this!! Strawberry-rhubarb is one of my favorite combos, and I’ve never thought to make it into a smoothie before! Will be making it this week!
We have two large rhubarb plants coming up so we will give this recipe a try!
This looks so good! I just bought some fresh rhubarb at the market, but haven’t been able to figure out what to make. My hubby hates it (with a passion) so I knew I had to make something just for me, and this looks like the perfect solution! π
THAT looks so delicious!
And pretty.
I need to get some rhubarb in my life.
You make smoothies look wonderful!
A. I miss Publix from when we lived in Alabama.
B. I’ve never had rhubarb. Ever.
i bet that tastes like pie . . . well pie without crust . . . and flour . . . butter . . . sugar . . . ok so i think it must taste like a rhubarb-strawberry smoothie
People have been posting recipes for “muffin” smoothies where they add oats to give it that bread-ish taste. I haven’t tried it yet, but I bet you could do something similar to get the taste of pie crust without as much butter/sugar/etc ;-D
I’m determined to try rhubarb for the first time this year! Great idea to put it in a smoothie π
I’d love one of these right about 9 o’clock tonight or first thing in the morning. Do you deliver?
You found frozen rhubarb! How lucky, I always try and freeze some myself because I can’t find any in the stores. I just adore rhubarb!
NUM! My hubby always complains that our rhubarb goes to waste after the first month. I think I will be freezing it for smoothies! Best part, I don’t have to buy it. Thank you for sharing!
This looks wonderful and so healthy too. I will be trying it.
I have never seen frozen rhubarb. I’m going to have to have a chat with our local store manager about that because I want one of these gorgeous smoothies.
Thanks so much for posting this recipe!! I love me some smoothie and so does my punk kid.
This sounds like the perfect Spring breakfast!
This sounds delicious – and so easy to prepare! I need to go for some shopping right away.
This has me craving rhubarb in a huge way. I’m not familiar with Publix brand, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to find some frozen rhubarb at a grocery store around here. And you can bet I’m going to be freezing a bunch of it as soon as it’s in season!
Rhubarb and strawberry are such a classic combination, Amy. I never thought to make them into a smoothie, though! Such a smart cookie. π
Funny, I just made a rhubarb smoothie, we have 4 plants! Will have to try your version next time!
Now I know where to get rhubarb – Publix! Up north we used to just grow it our back yard. Down south – not so easy to find!
Ohhhh, this sounds like the perfect summer treat. And super healthy too.
I’d love for you to share this recipe on my weekly link-up, Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/05/05/homemade-coffee-creamer/http://alli-n-son.com/2011/05/05/homemade-coffee-creamer/
Love rhubarb. Love smoothies. Love you for posting this! π
I love this post because I never knew you could purchase frozen rhubarb AND I never thought of adding it to a smoothie!
Frozen rhubarb? I’ve never seen it but do have some fresh. Love the idea of putting it in a smoothie π
omg YUM!!
Just made it this morning…my husband and i loved it…even my 1 year old:)))..thank s for a great recipe
We make a lot of smoothies at home but have to admit I never thought of adding rhubarb. Great idea, Amy! And, yum!
Okay, just last week I gave rhubarb another try after a 20 year absence and this recipe seems like a great one – my rhubarb is fresh though
I’ve had a bit of a rhubarb thing going on since it’s been in season. We even have some growing in our garden. This smoothie looks so refreshing and a perfect way to curb the old sweet tooth. Might have to get the blender going ASAP!
Yum!? How far is the drive again to your house? That looks awesome!!
That looks gorgeous! I’d love to have some in this heat!!
Awesome smoothie recipe. Love using frozen fruit in smoothies because they are always perfectly ripe and sweet.
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That looks so refreshing Amy!
I thought I invented the Strawberry Rhubarb smoothie today, but I guess not.
Is the frozen rhubarb blanched first, when I use fresh rhubarb do I use it just like that or blanch it?
I am waiting for my Nutribullet to get here and I can’t wait to try this. I have a TON of frozen rhubarb. I usually only use it to make pies, but I think that this would be a much more calorie conscious way to enjoy it π
I grew up with rhubarb, sand cherries and choke cherries. I love the bard and the honey
is such a good way to sweeten. Mom had the best plants but they don’t live well just anywhere.
Oooh β¦ so jealous! We’ve never grown it before, but would like to try.
I have lyme and mold issues. I can only eat fruits, veggies, and nuts for now to get the toxins out of my body. I tried my rhubarb with an orange, an apple, whey powder, broccoli, green vegetable powder and kale. DELICIOUS.
I love this recipe! I’m definitely going to add this to my list to make over this winter. Also, Iβm loving this Apple Butternut Squash Soup recipe as well!