Anytime Fruit Smoothie

The key to this smoothie is using super-ripe fruit to elevate the flavors. I always stock up on fruit when it looks and smells good. Then if I don’t eat it all, I freeze it for smoothies like this. Also, don’t skip the nut butter: it adds flavor and makes the smoothie satiating. I like making mine super thick (hence the frozen banana and lack of liquid), so I can eat it with a spoon. It reminds me of ice cream that way and makes a great summer mid-day meal or snack.

Anytime Fruit Smoothie

1 frozen banana

½ medium mango or pear, or both!

1 ½ tbsp almond or cashew butter

½ tsp vanilla

½ tsp cinnamon

1 c ice

Optional: 1/3 c fresh or frozen berries, ½ c leafy greens

Toppings: diced fruit, nuts/seeds, coconut, almond butter, healthy granola (I like Purely Elizabeth), cinnamon