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Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

Enjoy a fresh taste of spring any time of year with this smoothie.
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Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

4 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
2 cups 100% apple juice
1 cup water
1 ½ cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse fresh fruit under running water before preparing.
  3. Boil rhubarb, apple juice and water in a large saucepan. Cook until the rhubarb is very soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Pour rhubarb mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes. Stir a few times while cooling.
  5. Scoop rhubarb mixture into a blender. Add strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • No apple juice? Use 1 cup applesauce and 1 cup water instead.

Comments

This strawberry rhubarb smoothie is delicious, with just the right balance of sweet and tart. My kids say it tastes like strawberry rhubarb pie in a glass.

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