I’m thrilled to share one of my go-to recipes during the hot summer days – the Fruity Ice Smoothie. This delightful concoction is a blend of sweet oranges, ripe bananas, cool applesauce, and a dash of cinnamon. Historically, smoothies have been a popular, refreshing beverage dating back to the 1930s and 1940s when fruit and ice-cream shakes became a hit in the USA. Simultaneously, in tropical regions like Brazil, people were enjoying ‘suco’, a blend of fresh fruit and ice. Our Fruity Ice Smoothie is a nod to these beloved drinks, with the added touch of cinnamon for an unexpected twist. I love this recipe because it is not only delicious and refreshing but also packed with nutrients from fresh fruits. Plus, it’s super easy to make! In just a few minutes, you can whip up this smoothie and enjoy a cool, satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 2 peeled oranges
- 2 peeled bananas
- 2 c. crushed ice
- 2 c. applesauce, unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Blending Process
- Mix ingredients in blender, adding ice slowly.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time: 5 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Epic Tale of the Fruity Ice Fiesta
Ah, the kitchen. The place where magic happens. Or, in my case, where chaos reigns supreme, as I attempt to create culinary masterpieces that don’t look like abstract art. One day, I decided to embark on an expedition to make Fruity Ice, a refreshing dessert perfect for those scorching summer days. Armed with a blender and a misplaced sense of confidence, I set forth into the wilds of my kitchen.
A Citrusy Start with Oranges
First on my list, the noble orange. Two of these, peeled and ready, stared back at me from the cutting board. Oranges are like the sun of the fruit world, full of brightness and zest. Their tanginess can make your taste buds do a little salsa dance. I tossed them into the blender, and the blender gave me a look that said, “Really? More citrus?”
Bananas: Slippery When Peeled
Next were the bananas. As I peeled the two bananas, one slipped from my grip and did a graceful pirouette onto the kitchen floor. I must admit, the banana had better dance moves than me. Grabbing another, I managed to peel it without any further incidents. Into the blender it went, joining the oranges in a fruity conga line.
Crushed Ice, the Chilly Comrade
Now, it was time for the crushed ice. Two cups of it. I added it slowly, piece by piece, as the blender growled at me. I could swear the ice cubes were giving me frosty glares as they went in. But hey, they say cooking is all about making sacrifices. And I was ready to brave the icy stares for the sake of my Fruity Ice.
An Applesauce Affair
Now came the applesauce. Two cups of unsweetened applesauce waited patiently in a bowl, like an obedient pet ready to perform a trick. I poured it into the blender, and it slithered in with a satisfying plop. It was like watching a culinary mudslide. A sweet, fruity mudslide.
Cinnamon, the Spicy Showstopper
The final ingredient was the cinnamon. A mere half teaspoon of this spicy showstopper can make a world of difference. It’s like the secret agent of the spice world, adding a hint of mystery and intrigue. As I sprinkled it in, I half expected the blender to start coughing from the aromatic cloud that erupted.
The Mixing Maelstrom
With all the ingredients in, I hit the blend button. The mixer roared to life, spinning its contents into a whirlpool of fruity, icy goodness. The oranges, bananas, crushed ice, applesauce, and cinnamon all swirled together in a merry dance, blending into a delicious concoction that was both creamy and refreshing.
The Aftermath: Fruity Ice Extravaganza
And there it was. The Fruity Ice. It looked like a fruity snowstorm in a glass, and it tasted like summer. As I took a sip, my taste buds erupted into a conga line of their own, dancing to the rhythm of sweet, tangy, icy goodness.
Despite the blender’s protests, the slippery banana, the frosty glares from the ice, and the cinnamon cloud, I had emerged victorious. I had created Fruity Ice. And let me tell you, it was a fiesta in a glass.
Cooking, my dear friends, is indeed a wild ride. But at the end of the day, it’s all worth it when you get to taste the fruits (and ice) of your labor. So, embrace the chaos, laugh at the mishaps, and enjoy the journey. And most importantly, always keep the blender in check.
