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Every other Saturday, I get up at 4am and help with my local co-op. I love helping and I love getting to try all sorts of different produce. It forces me to use new ingredients and ones that I wouldn’t normally buy. We aren’t huge apricot fans at my house. So a few weeks ago, when we got a ton of little apricots I knew they wouldn’t get eaten unless I got creative. The kids prefer other fruits, but they do love smoothies.
My kids will do almost anything for a smoothie. And when I say almost anything, I mean almost anything. They clean their rooms, vacuum the floor, pick up the toys, I’ve even had the bathroom cleaned while I made a smoothie. Since the kids could live on smoothies, I try to keep them a bit healthy. No ice cream, usually no juice, very little added sugar if any at all. You get my point, right. I also add in veggies secretly too sometimes, but not this time. I wanted the apricots to shine!
The first time I made this I used greek yogurt…trying to be healthier…but it was way to tangy and over powered the apricot flavor. So, I tried again with plain yogurt. Pretty tasty! If you use vanilla yogurt then omit the vanilla extract.
Apricot Smoothies
Fresh apricots bring flavor and nutrition to this delicious breakfast smoothie! Apricot smoothies are great for after school snacks, too!
Ingredients
- 10 apricots, cut in half and seed removed
- 1/4 c plain yogurt
- 1/2 c milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into two chilled glasses and serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 36gProtein: 6g
what about peaches.what would you add to them thankyou
Hi Pauline, that would be delicious. I’d probably just swap peeled peaches for the apricots. w-
oh boy I would love to make this smoothie. I need to look around for some good apricots!
This is a really nice way to get a lift after a walk or exercise, my partner whipped up a couple after our sunday ride and we both enjoyed them plus this smoothie is healthy, what more can you ask 🙂
Glad you liked them. Apricots don’t get much glory, so I had to share this recipe cuz we love it. 🙂
I’ve been trying to make smoothies for myself every morning. We just recently got apricots, so I think I’ll try to make this. But I have two questions: to make only one serving, should I just cut the number of apricots in half or should I cut everything in half? Also, would I be able to combine the yogurt and milk into maybe half a cup of yogurt? I don’t like using milk in my smoothies because I need to spare it for cereal. Thanks!
I would cut everything in half. As for the milk/yogurt question….using all yogurt might make it too thick and tangy. If it is just thin with a bit of milk and up the sweetener too if it’s too tangy.
The taste of apricot smoothies are great. I always make this one. This is good for the health.
This is perfect for my diet plan. I will add these apricot smoothies.
I would definite drink these apricot smoothies often time.
I am not feeling right now and I feel that I need to drink cold apricot smoothies.
This looks yummy! I stumbled it! (username MWYT)
I love this! Also so glad to see something other than peaches … not a peaches fan but I LOVE apricots.
Wow, apricot is one of my favorites and this recipe is so simple. Thanks for sharing this one, I love it!
You have done an amazing job with new blog design. Looks great! 🙂 Have a great day.
Yummm! I love smoothies and apricots sounds delicious. I haven’t had them in forever. Loving the new layout also!
Thanks Amanda!
Love your new look Wendy! And these smoothies sound so refreshing and tasty! Mmm!
Thank you! Not quite done…I need a different header or at least a different font. 🙂