Citrus Cream Smoothie

diner524's Note:

Posting this for Greek region of ZWT 6. Found it online at FoodTV site from Giada De Laurentiis, while searching it for Greek recipes. Sounds delicious!! Time doesn't include time for sugar/water cooling.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 8 oz se ...

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
2. Pour the cooled syrup into a blender. Add the yogurt, orange juice, bananas, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Another recipe where I made several changes, but nothing drastic, I thought! When I can get out of it, I really don't like including ice when making smoothies, so substituted a couple of frozen bananas for that ingredient! I also cut the sugar back to just 1/3 cup, but other than that . . . The 2 of us each had a great smoothie, too, thanks to your recipe! [Made & reviewed in I Recommend tag]

[FloridaNative]

This is a great smoothie! I used greek yogurt with honey and skipped the water/sugar option. Delicious! I'll definitely make this again. Made for ZWT6 ~ GREECE & the Greek Kid-Firendly Forum Challenge and the Queens of Quisine!

[LoriInIndiana]

My kids were very happy to get to enjoy this special treat! They gave it two thumbs up, while slurping it down. It's like a little vacation in a glass. Thanks for sharing! Made and reviewed for ZWT 6 for the No Nonsense Nibblers!