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Caribbean Smoothie

The Washington Post, June 13, 2007
  • Cuisine: Caribbean
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast, Kid-Friendly

Summary:

Sammy Holness uses these seven fresh fruits for the smoothies he makes at the Crossroads Farmers Market in Takoma Park. But other fruit can be substituted — just make sure they’re ripe.

Makes ten 8-ounce servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium mango, peeled and pitted
  • 8 medium strawberries, hulled
  • 2 peeled bananas, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes
  • 2 peeled and cored pears (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup honeydew melon chunks
  • 1/2 cup cantaloupe chunks
  • 5 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • Mint sprigs , for garnish

Directions:

Combine the ingredients (except for the garnish) in a large bowl. Pour half the mixture into a blender and puree until smooth, then transfer to a large container with a tight-fitting lid. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Add to the first half and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until well chilled; to serve, pour into glasses and garnish with mint.

Recipe Source:

From Takoma Park Farmers Market vendor Sammy Holness.

Tested by Aimee Sanders for The Washington Post.
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(Linda Davidson)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per serving, based on 10
Calories: 132
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 8mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 34g 11
Dietary Fiber: 3g 12
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 1g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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