Berry Smoothie Ice Cream – Barefeet within the Kitchen

Smoothie Ice Cream is what occurs when strawberries, blueberries, and bananas are blended right into a frozen concoction so thick you’ll be able to eat it with a spoon. 

Ice Cream Smoothie

This ice cream smoothie was an unintentional results of my not paying lots of consideration as I threw a few of our favourite smoothie substances into the blender. Banana berry smoothies are all the time a win with my youngsters, so I anticipated thumbs up after they tasted this.

Their response was off the charts although. The youngsters LOVED this and declared it the next: “superior,” “favourite breakfast meals ever,” “higher than common ice cream,” and “simply make this for our subsequent dessert.” I used to be laughing so onerous by the point the children polished off their “ice cream breakfast.”

Whereas I didn’t share their excessive stage of enthusiasm or the inclination to name this combined berry smoothie, “extra scrumptious than ice cream,” it truly is a scrumptious frozen deal with. And I used to be particularly pleased to see the children so excited over a wholesome deal with.

I made these smoothies twice extra that month earlier than sharing the recipe with you, simply to guarantee that the “ice cream” wasn’t a fluke and could possibly be recreated simply. Aspect be aware right here: I’ve a really highly effective blender. When you shouldn’t have a really highly effective blender, I like to recommend utilizing a meals processor to make this ice cream.

I’ve made ice cream smoothies many occasions over the previous ten years and the children (even the grown ones) nonetheless devour each drop from their bowls and glasses.

We additionally make this Pina Colada Smoothie and luxuriate in it as soft-serve ice cream. It’s one other ice cream smoothie assured to make everybody grin.

Blended Berry Smoothie

You’ll want the next substances to make this recipe:

• milk
• frozen bananas
• frozen strawberries
• frozen blueberries
• honey, to style

The necessity for honey (or alternate sweeteners) on this smoothie will rely on the sweetness of the frozen fruit – particularly the strawberries, as some frozen berries merely aren’t very candy. Style the smoothie earlier than including honey and decide whether it is wanted. Typically, we add a great little bit of sweetener and different occasions, none in any respect.

Layer substances into the blender or meals processor within the order listed above. Mix till easy, stopping as wanted to scrape the edges of the bowl or pitcher.

Serve instantly for a enjoyable gentle serve ice cream or place within the freezer for 30-45 minutes, for a extra simply scooped ice cream.

If absolutely frozen, enable the smoothie to thaw on the counter for 20-Half-hour earlier than serving. This can freeze nearly fully stable inside just a few hours.

I want to drink my smoothies with a straw, so I skinny this smoothie with an additional splash of milk within the blender and mix once more until easy. This can create a splendidly thick milkshake consistency smoothie.

Oh, how we love our smoothies within the morning – or within the afternoon, or the night. When you’re in search of a technique to get extra greens into your youngsters, strive these Mango Banana Spinach Smoothies.

Orange juice, inexperienced grapes, a banana and a beneficiant handful of spinach mix to make my youngsters’ Favorite Green Smoothie. If you’re new to inexperienced smoothies, that is the place to begin. This was the primary inexperienced smoothie that I attempted and my complete household has beloved it from the beginning.

Pineapple and bananas, watermelon and basil, peaches, kiwi, there aren’t many fruits that I received’t fortunately add to our smoothies.

initially printed 9/22/11 – recipe notes and photographs up to date 2/23/24