Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie
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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
Rhubarb Strawberry Smoothie
A fruity smoothie that is quick and easy to make using frozen fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup strawberry, frozen (but you could just as easily use fresh, cut up)
- 1 1/2 cup rhubarb, frozen (ditto on using fresh)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (orange blossom honey is perfect for this recipe; substitute sugar or other sweetener if needed)
- 1 1/2 cup milk (i used fat-free, but low fat, or regular is fine)
- 2/3 cup acai or pomegranate juice
Instructions
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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. 🙂
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! 😉
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 🙂
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.
That looks so refreshing Amy!