Use this recipe adapted by Chef Eric Patterson of the Cook’s House in Traverse City for local fruit smoothies all Summer long – no matter what’s in season!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup frozen tart or sweet cherries, pitted (Farmer White’s)
- 1/2 cup milk (Shetler Family Dairy)
- 1/4 cup yogurt (Shetler Family Dairy)
- 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen blueberries (Buchan’s Blueberry Hill)
- 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate (Cherry Bay Orchards)
- 1 tablespoon honey (Bear Creek Organic Farm)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 8 ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth
- Pour into two chilled glasses
Tips:
- Depending on the season, substitute peaches, apricots, or strawberries for the cherries or blueberries
- Maple syrup can be substituted for honey