Moroccan Fruit Smoothie

• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 large banana
• 6 strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 quart fresh orange juice
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

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

dried apricots, water, banana, strawberries, sugar, vanilla, orange juice, sprigs

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/moroccan-fruit-smoothie (may not work)