Our blender gets a workout in the summer months. We don't keep cola or other sodas in the house but prefer to have a cool drink that is good for you but still enjoyable and satisfying. Here are some suggestions that are open to your own touches and ideas.
Fruit Cooler
2 peeled bananas
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
1 cup orange juice
(Can substitute 1/2 cup water, 1/2 fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar for the orange juice.
Put it all in the blender and process until smooth. Get out the straws and enjoy!
Mango Mash
2 cups peeled, chopped fresh mango
1/2 cup fruit juice, your choice
4-6 scoops of vanilla ice cream (I use the low-fat variety)
Some grated lemon zest
Throw it all into the blender, spin until smooth, and serve.
Green Smoothie
1/4 cup frozen, chopped spinach
1/4 cup fresh broccoli
1 chopped pear
1 chopped apple
1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
Orange juice as needed.
Ice
Process all the ingredients except the orange juice until smooth. Add ice and enough juice to process to form a cold, smooth drink.
All these recipes are for two adults/big kids or four little ones. You might sneak the green one in a cup with a lid so the children taste it before making a decision on a green drink! It is really tasty and lends itself to most any changes/ideas you might come up with. If it isn't sweet enough, you can always throw in a banana.
Idea . . .
My daughter adds 1/4 cup of cooked oatmeal to her smoothies as she says it makes them much smoother and adds some extra fiber, vitamins, etc.
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