It's always fun making one of these "everything but the kitchen sink" recipes. You can always add more or less of what the recipe calls for. It's entirely up to you.
2 bananas
1 orange
1 apple
2 fresh pineapple
2 kiwis
4 oz. frozen blueberries
10-12 frozen strawberries
16 oz. cranberry juice
Put it all in the Vita-Mix blender and blend!
Here's a recipe for those of you that enjoy cappuccino. Not only will you save money by making it at home but you'll also save on calories.
8 oz. brewed double strength coffee
4 oz. coffee ice cream
24 oz. ice
12 oz. milk
Whipped cream
Place coffee, ice cream, ice and milk in a Vita-Mix blender. Mix until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Pour into 6-8 serving glasses.
Here's another great alternative for your kids instead of sugary popsicles or ice cream.
1 cup strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1 cup crushed ice
Place ingredients in blender and mix.
I came across this recipe and was intrigued by it. I haven't had the chance to try it yet so if you make it please leave a comment letting me know what you think of it.
half of a ripe avocado
1 to 1 1/2 frozen banana
4 to 5 frozen or fresh strawberries
splash non-fat soy or other nut milk
pinch cardamom
pinch allspice
Put all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender and blend until desired texture is reached. You can have it smooth or a little lumpy, whatever you desire.
For a little variation to this recipe you can also add different types of fruits, nuts and spices.
1/4 cup lime juice (50ml)1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 ml)
1 cup seedless watermelon, diced ( 250 ml)
1 cup cantaloupe, cubed (250 ml)
1 cup honeydew melon, cubed (250 ml)
6 regular ice cubes (6)
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and sugar. Stir to dissolve. Place the lime mixture and watermelon in the bowl of a blender and blend until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour into 3 glasses and serve.
What kid doesn't enjoy a popsicle in the middle of the summer heat? Put a spin on the traditional frozen treat and let your children enjoy a popsicle made from a smoothie mix. You can feel good about giving them this as a treat. It's a great alternative to the sugary popsicles or ice cream found in the stores.
1 banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
dash of milk
Simply place all ingredients in blender and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
Once you've blended the ingredients pour into popsicle molds and let freeze. Don't have popsicle mods? You can also use an ice cube tray or even paper cups will work! (Fill cups or tray and when half frozen and slushy like insert a popsicle stick and leave until fully frozen).
16 ounces apple sauce
8 ounces apple cider
8 ounces orange juice
2 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into 2 eight ounce glasses and serve.
Summer is here and I'm sure most of us are experiencing, or have experienced lots of hot hot days! Sometimes the heat is so unbearable but what better way to cool down than with a smoothie?
I recently tried this recipe and it was delicious!
4 ripe kiwis, peeled and halved
4 ripe apricots, peeled, halved and pitted
2 ripe bananas, peeled and halved
1/2 ripe golden pineapple, cored and cut into chunks
1 pint fresh raspberries
3 cups very cold lowfat milk
1 cup ice cubes
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
Juice of 1 lime
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree thoroughly.
Pour into 4 tall glasses and serve cold.
