Strawberry Smoothie is an all time favorite for the entire family. This healthy smoothie recipe makes a refreshing drink that oozes flavor, with all the goodness of strawberries, banana, milk and yogurt. Ingredients 1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice 1 cup milk 1 frozen banana 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup strawberry yogurt Instructions Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 4. … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a delightfully refreshing treat for dieters. This healthy smoothie recipe is nutritious and low-fat. Ingredients 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries (fresh are better in season) 1 small banana 1/4 cup fat-free skim or 1% milk 1 cup vanilla fat-free or low-fat ice cream Instructions Blend berries, banana and milk until smooth. Add ice cream. Blend until smooth. … [Read more...]
Raspberry Delight Smoothie
Raspberry Delight Smoothie is slightly different from most because it uses yogurt rather than ice cream. This healthy smoothie recipe also uses some banana to give it body and adds another tang for your taste buds to discover. Ingredients 1 cup orange juice 1 cup raspberry yogurt 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 1/2 frozen banana chunks 1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries Instructions Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 2. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Smoothie
This thick and delicious Pumpkin Smoothie blends yogurt with the distinctive tastes of fall: pumpkin, nutmeg and cinnamon. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and seasonal sprinkles for a finishing touch. Ingredients 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt 2 tsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 4 ice cubes Instructions Place pumpkin, yogurt and brown sugar in the blender. Pulse just enough to combine. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and cinnamon. Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth and thick. Serve in your favorite glasses. Yield: 2 Servings … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Smoothie
Peanut Butter Smoothie is a big favorite with almost all children and lots of adults, too. This smoothie recipe has to be the quickest and simplest of all to make. It is a must for your collection if you have children around you or for guests. Ingredients 1 cup vanilla or chocolate ice-cream 1/4 cup milk 2 Tbsp peanut butter Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until they combine smoothly. Serves one. … [Read more...]
Mango Smoothie
Mango Smoothie is one of those great tropical smoothies that most people love. Refreshing and delicious, this healthy smoothie recipe is so cool that you can almost hear the tropical breeze rustling the palm trees as you sip it. This is one of my family favorites and is usually their first choice. Ingredients 10 cardamom pods 3 cups mango nectar, chilled 16 ounces (450 grams) plain yogurt 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp ground pistachio nuts Fresh mango and melon pieces Instructions Break open cardamom pods and drop seeds into a mortar and pestle. Grind seeds. Combine in a blender nectar, … [Read more...]
Irish Coffee
Here's an easy Irish Coffee Recipe to top off your St. Patrick's Day meal, plus a variation for an Irish Coffee cooler for those summer evenings. Ingredients 6 oz. hot brewed coffee 1 t brown sugar 1 oz. Irish whisky 1/2 oz. Bailey's Irish cream Heavy cream Instructions Combine the coffee and sugar. Stir until sugar is totally dissolved. Add whisky and Irish cream and stir to blend. Hold a tsp upside down and pour cream over the spoon into the coffee. This makes the cream float on top. Serves 1. … [Read more...]
Hot Scrumpy
Hot Scrumpy is a delicious liquid dessert that is healthy as well as tasty. It is also low-cost, which is a big bonus. The term scrumpy originates in south-west England and is the local name for alcoholic cider. Please be aware that this recipe is non-alcoholic Ingredients 2 cups water 3 sticks cinnamon 1 Tbsp whole cloves 1/2 tsp whole allspice 2 quarts unsweetened apple juice Instructions Place the water and spices in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the … [Read more...]
Honeydew Kiwi Fruit Smoothie
Honeydew Kiwi Fruit Smoothie makes a great drink suitable for all members of the family. This healthy smoothie recipe combines the sweet taste of honeydew melon with the slightly sharper taste of kiwi. Ingredients 2 cups honeydew melon, cubed 1 small green apple (Granny Smith is great), peeled, cored and diced 1 kiwi (Chinese gooseberry), peeled and diced 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 cup ice cubes Instructions In a blender combine first five ingredients and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes to the blender and blend until they are crushed and the … [Read more...]
Coffee Breakfast Smoothie
Coffee Breakfast Smoothie is an ideal breakfast for the person on the run. This healthy smoothie recipe takes just seconds to prepare. The banana content gives ample energy to see you through a busy morning. Ingredients 2 Small bananas peeled and cut into 1 inch (25mm) chunks 1 1/2 cups low fat milk 2 tsp instant coffee granules or powder 8 ounces (225 grams) of plain yogurt 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon Dash nutmeg 1 scoop ice cream Instructions Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. This recipe serves 2. … [Read more...]
