Smoothies. The ambrosia of life.

Because it has been so very hot lately, I would like to address a healthy and delicious alternative to ice cream.  They are also a good breakfast for those (like me) who are not a big food eater in the morning. SMOOTHIES.
They are delicious. They are fruity. And they can be healthy if you do them right!
Fruit is a good source of carbohydrates, natural sugars, and vitamins, and when combined with ice and some milk, they are pretty tasty too.
This handy guide that I got off Pinterest highlights some of the things you can put in smoothies to make them both good and healthy.

I am a fan of adding strawberries to pretty much anything, frozen or fresh they are probably my favorite fruit. Here is my favorite smoothie recipe:
usually makes about 2-3 servings
1 cup frozen (or fresh) strawberries. If you use them fresh you will have to add ice.
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk OR water
1 banana
1 tbsp. of orange juice concentrate OR 1/2 cup fresh squeezed oranges (in the late summer they aren't in season so that is why I use orange juice concentrate)
*optional* 1/2 cup spinach.  I like to add spinach because you can't taste it but its packed with vitamins, iron, proteins and omega 3 fatty acids (which are good)! However it does turn your smoothie green :)

Smoothies are pretty hard to mess up, so go ahead and add whatever you like. You can include protein powder to make them more filling as well, but go out and enjoy a delicious and healthy smoothie.