Simple and easy Ethiopian mixed fruit juice (Spris/ስፕሪስ) recipe for the summer

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

mango

🥗Healthier: peach

💰Cheaper: apple

Peaches provide a similar sweetness with lower cost.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: kiwi

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Kiwi offers a tangy flavor while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Peel and chop the mango, pineapple, banana, orange, lime, and papaya into small pieces.

Add all the chopped fruits into a blender.

Pour in water to help with blending.

Add honey for sweetness and mint leaves for flavor.

Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.

If the juice is too thick, add more water and blend again.

Pour the juice into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves.

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