Rhubarb Smoothies And Shakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

RHUBARB BASE
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
FOR EACH PICK-A-FRUIT and RHUBARB milkshake
1/2 cup rhubarb, base
1/2 1/2 cup frozen blueberries or 3/4 cup strawberry
milk
1 scoop vanilla frozen yogurt (optional) or 1 scoop low-fat ice cream, for a thicker shake (optional)

Preparation

RHUBARB BASE:
In a non-reactive medium saucepan, stir together sugar and orange juice.
Stir in rhubarb and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer to airtight container.
Cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
FOR EACH PICK-A-FRUIT AND RHUBARB MILKSHAKE:
Toss the 1/2 cup rhubarb base mix and chosen fruit into a blender.
Add some milk or frozen yogurt or ice cream for a thicker shake.
Blend until mixed well.