Now that summer smoothie season has arrived, give your blender a permanent spot on the kitchen counter and stock up on smoothie ingredients. Smoothies are so versatile, it’s no wonder they’ve made the transition from novelty to mainstream. They can fuel you up, cool you down, quench a thirst and give you a nutrition boost at the same time.

Taste is just the beginning of why kids and adults alike enjoy sipping a smoothie. Great for when you’re on-the-go, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks or even dessert. Another reason smoothies are so popular is that they’re easy to make at home. You can use a recipe or create your own with on-hand ingredients.

The following recipe for a Fruit Blast Smoothie is one example of an easy, delicious and nutritious option that can be ready to drink in minutes. The six fruits provide not only a yummy, summery fruit flavor blast, but all the vitamins, antioxidants and fiber you get from fresh fruit. And eggs add a protein punch.

Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs allow you to add fresh-cracked eggs to smoothies without the risk of foodborne illness from salmonella or other bacteria. The eggs are pasteurized in the shell with a warm water bath, a natural process using precise time and temperature to make them safe to consume raw. A red circle “P” stamped on each egg verifies that the eggs have been pasteurized by the Safest Choice.

Fruit Blast Smoothies

1 cup green or red seedless grapes

½ cup frozen cherries

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ cup peeled and sliced orange

½ cup peeled and sliced ripe banana

½ cup frozen blueberries

2 Safest Choice Pasteurized Eggs

Place all ingredients in blender container; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.