SELAH, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- Convenient and kid-friendly, smoothies are ideal fuel for adults and kids alike. They're also a refreshing summer treat, a nutritious afternoon snack and a great on-the-go breakfast option. Tree Top, producers of apple juice made with 100 percent USA apples, has compiled a list of smoothie recipes that are easy to make, nutrient-rich and, of course, tasty.
Featuring a variety of flavors, these smoothie recipes include Tree Top's 100 percent apple juice, which satisfies 1/2 cup of the daily recommended fruit servings (2 cups) and contains half of the recommended daily value for vitamin C. Other whole fruits and low-fat dairy options pack a punch of flavor and vitamins.
Blueberry Dazzler
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-- 3/4 cup Tree Top Pour the Tree Top Apple Juice
Apple Juice into a blender. Add yogurt and
-- 1/2 cup plain low-fat process until smooth. Add the
or Greek yogurt banana and half of the
-- 1 banana, sliced and blueberries and process well;
frozen then add the remaining high res images
-- 1 cup frozen blueberries and process until available
blueberries smooth. Pour the mixture into
2 large or 4 small glasses and
garnish with fresh
blueberries. Serve
immediately.
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Forest Fruit Smoothie
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-- 1 cup Tree Top Orange Pour the orange juice and
Juice apple juice into a blender;
-- 1 cup Tree Top Apple add banana and half of the
Juice forest fruits and process
-- 1 banana, sliced and until smooth. Add remaining
frozen forest fruits and process high res images
-- 3 cups frozen forest until smooth. Pour mixture available
fruits (blueberries, into 2 large or 4 small
raspberries, glasses and garnish with a
blackberries, etc.) fresh strawberry slice. Serve
immediately.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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For more information about the Tree Top and for additional recipes, visit www.treetop.com.
About Tree Top
Since 1960, Tree Top has provided premium, quality juices, fruit based products and ingredients to consumers and most of the world's leading manufactures. The grower-owned cooperative operates eight processing facilities in the heart of Washington's apple country, Oregon and California. With more than 1,100 growers, the co-op creates the widest array of fruit-based products and ingredients available on the market. Tree Top's passion and attention to quality and craftsmanship makes it the first choice for customers. For more information, visit www.treetop.com.
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