Host a Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie Party

If you're looking for a healthy alternative to the sugary soda often found at many Fourth of July barbecues, this year why not turn part of your kitchen into a Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie Bar? Kids will enjoy both making and drinking these fresh and fabulous smoothies. Set up the bar with the ingredients listed below, with plenty of ice and cups nearby. Take these three recipes and print them out for guests to make at the bar. You can even have “topping” bowls, with everything from shredded coconut to flax seed.

What You Need:

• 2-3 blenders
• Ice
• Pineapple juice
• Orange juice
• Vanilla low fat yogurt
• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh raspberries
• Frozen strawberries
• Frozen pineapple bits
• Sugar

Red (Raspberry and Strawberry Smoothie)

The raspberries make for one tart smoothie! If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, replace the fresh raspberries with fresh strawberries (in addition to the frozen ones) or simply add a little sugar to taste.

• ½ cup ice
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup orange juice

Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend to the desired consistency.

White (Pineapple and Banana Smoothie)

A very refreshing and tropical twist on a classic smoothie.

• ½ cup ice
• ½ cup frozen pineapple tidbits
• 1 small banana, cut into chunks
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup pineapple juice

Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend to desired consistency.