Moroccan Fruit Smoothie

• HEALTHY

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2. 1/2 cup warm water
3. 1 large banana
4. 6 strawberries
5. 1/2 cup sugar
6. 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7. 1 quart fresh orange juice
8. Mint sprigs, for garnish

1. In a small bowl, soak the apricots in the water until softened, 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add the banana, strawberries, sugar and vanilla and pulse until chopped. Add half of the orange juice and puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher and stir in the remaining orange juice. Refrigerate until very cold, about 2 hours. Serve the smoothie in small glasses garnished with mint.