Moroccan Fruit Smoothie
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ACTIVE:
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TOTAL TIME:
2 HRS 30 MIN
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SERVINGS:
8
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1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
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1/2 cup warm water
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1 large banana
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6 strawberries
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 quart fresh orange juice
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Mint sprigs, for garnish
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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.
