The Perfect Way to Start the Day

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Enjoying great food is one of life’s pleasures and should start with a good breakfast.  Skip the donuts and take advantage of summer’s colorful fruits and protein-rich yogurt in this delicious summer smoothie.

Tropical Yogurt Srawberries, Pink Grapefruit, and Kiwi Frappé

(yields 4 servings)

Ingredients

  • 2 large pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup quartered strawberries
  • 1 cup unflavored yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • 6 ice cubes
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Preparation

  1. In a stainless steel mixing bowl combine grapefruit, kiwi and strawberries.
  2. Cover bowl with plpastic wrap, and place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove bowl from freezer.  Place fruit mixture in a blender or food processor.  Add yogurt, sparkling water, ice cubes, lemon juice and zest, and ginger.  Blend until smooth and frothy.

Presentation

  • 4 strawberries
  • 4 spears lemongrass
  • 4 sprigs mint

Preparation

  1. Skewer each strawberry with 1 lemongrass spear.
  2. Pour frappe into four tall, chilled glasses.
  3. Garnish each serving with a lemongrass-strawberry skewer and a mint sprig.

What is your favorite way to start the day?

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