Use seasonal fruit to make great summer smoothies at home

There’s no more refreshing way to get in your daily servings of fruit than a frosty smoothie on a hot summer day, and with so many delicious fruits in season right now, the flavor possibilities are endless. Fruit smoothies are not only impressive and healthy, but incredibly simple to make as a breakfast replacement or afternoon treat.

A smoothie has three basic parts: fruit; liquid (milk, soy milk or fruit juice); and thickener (yogurt, ice cream, sherbet, frozen fruit concentrate or ice). A good rule of thumb is to use one part fruit, one part liquid, and two parts thick base. For example, fo...