(Metro News Service) Spring sunshine calls for light, energizing sips you can enjoy on the patio or at the park. Peaches and apricots bring bright color and beta‑carotene to this refreshing smoothie—perfect for outdoor days.

Apricot Peach Smoothie

Makes 4 1-cup servings

• 1 cup chilled apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup silken tofu
• 1/2 cup unsulfured dried apricots
• 11/2 cups peach slices, frozen
• 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
• 4 peach wedges and mint for garnish, optional

Combine apricot nectar, tofu, and dried apricots in a blender or smoothie maker. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds, or until mixture is pureed and smooth. Add peach slices and frozen yogurt, and blend on high speed again until the mixture is smooth. Serve immediately, garnished with peach wedges and mint, if desired.