Fruit Smoothie

The past couple of months, I've been on a huge smoothie kick.

For awhile I was making a peanut butter smoothie practically everyday.

But now the past few weeks I've been on a purely fruit smoothie run, mostly because it's a way to make me actually eat fruit.

I know it sounds weird in a country full of markets just brimming with fresh produce, but I've really struggled to eat enough fruit here. It mostly comes down to the fact that I'm just picky.

I don't love a lot of the fruits that are super easy/common here - oranges, papaya, mango, litchi, etc. And I'm really particular about texture when it comes to fruit. My apples & grapes have to be perfectly crisp, melons have to be not mushy, all while still retaining good flavor, which can be hard to find and expensive when you do. I also just have a mental block against the bananas here...sometimes they're fine, but a lot of times they're a weird texture and flavor and I just can't bring myself to eat them plain anymore. 

Enter the smoothie.

I finally realized that the textures/flavors of the fruits didn't matter so much in a smoothie, and now I can drink 2-3 servings of fruits in one glass! Win.

Here's my go to smoothie at the moment, because it's mango season. I'm sure you could change it up with pineapple or...I don't even know what else, because you can't get berries here. Someday I'll remember to get spinach at the store to add in. You could also sprinkle in some Crystal Light drink mix powder, or honey etc. to add extra flavor.

Fruit Smoothie

A few ice cubes

1/2 cup Dahi (Greek Yogurt)

1/4 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup mango cubes

1/2 of an apple, cut in small pieces

1 banana

Splash of juice (I like using Tropicana's Cranberry Delite)

Throw it all in a mixer, and blend until smooth. Yum!

What are some of your favorite smoothie combinations? I'd love more ideas!