Lately the soaring temperatures have sidelined Sabrina and I from taking any adventures to exotic locales in the area. Between my brow starting to glisten and her excessive panting after two minutes of just being out in the backyard, a long walk in the woods - or anywhere for that matter - has just not been in the cards.
Also not in the cards has been my desire for hot food. Now, don't get me wrong, on the 4th of July we chowed down on the requisite burgers, brats, corn, potato salad, coleslaw, and the like...and it was delicious!
But after you've spent a day on the deck with the grill blazing at 400 degrees, and it's already 104, well...we decided to take a break from barbecuing for a bit!
For the past few mornings - while it's still a tolerable 72 degrees at 8:00 am - I've been blending up smoothies and sitting on the deck with Sabrina at my side. We may not be exploring the wilds of Missouri, but we've definitely been enjoying the peaceful existence that comes with just taking in the sights and sounds from your own backyard.
So, if you're like me and you've been wanting a cool escape from all of this heat, blend up this refreshing Raz-Cherry Banana Smoothie, and take a load off!
Ingredients:
1 cup pitted black cherries
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 6oz raspberry Chobani yogurt (or any raspberry flavored yogurt - Fage, Noosa, Dannon)
1 cup cubed or crushed ice
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend together until throughly mixed and all ice bits are finely pulsed. Pour into glass of choice, find a quiet spot and enjoy! Serves two.
