Archive for the 'Beverages' Category

Pumpkin smoothie

October 4, 2009

A great, very healthy smoothie…perfect for post workouts. Adding a banana to this as well is great too. The pumpkin and banana flavors work well together and the banana gives it a good thick texture. This one doesnt include the banana though.
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2-1 cup skim milk or ff yogurt
dash [...]

Warm Vanilla (spiked) Cider

September 25, 2009

Mmmmm..I love apple cider. So good warm with some cinnamon. So when I saw this recipe in the latest Martha Stewart Living, I knew I would love it and I did. Warm, deep with flavor and a great fall feel.
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
6 cups fresh apple cider
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 whole nutmeg seeds
1 vanilla bean split and [...]

Candy Corn Martini

September 9, 2009

Ahh fall is almost upon us and like most upcoming seasons, I start getting excited for that season’s food too early, hence making candy corn dishes for Labor Day weekend!!!! This cocktail was found in the latest Food Network magazine and I decided to make it for my cousin visiting as he loves candy corn [...]

Mixed Berry Green Monster Smoothie

July 25, 2009

Another great smoothie with spinach…cant even taste it and it fills you up!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 cups mixed frozen berries
1 scoop protein powder
1 large handful spinach
1 cup skim milk
Directions:
Throw everything into the blender and blend very well. Serve very cold.

Chocolate PB banana smoothie

July 18, 2009

Another hit with H! He loved this smoothie and will be asking for it again!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 cups milk
1 banana
1 tbsp chocolate syrup
1-2 tbsp peanut butter
3-4 pieces of ice
Directions:
Throw everything in your blender. Blend well until everything is smoothie. Serve immediately!

Raspberry Bellini

June 28, 2009

A great way to cool off and celebrate the summer months. Found on, Food Network, this was easy to make and OH SO GOOD!
ENJOY!

Ingredients: Makes 6
1 bag frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bottle (750-ml) chilled brut Champagne
Directions:
Blend the raspberries and sugar in a food processor or blender until pureed. Strain the raspberry puree through [...]

Tropical Fruit Smoothie

May 29, 2009

Dole has great mixed fruit bags in the freezer section. I came across their tropical mix the other day and thought it would be great in my smoothie. It was fruity, tasty, and went perfectly with my vanilla protein powder!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 cup tropical fruit mix frozen fruit
1 cup ff milk
1 scoop protein powder
Directions:
Throw everything into blender [...]

Peach Smoothie

May 22, 2009

Another great filling smoothie!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped peaches-fresh or frozen
1 cup ff yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 cup ice if fruit isĀ  fresh
splash of ff milk or low cal juice
Directions:
Throw all ingredients in blender and blend well. Make sure all peaches are blended. Serve immediately.

Blueberry, peach, and spinach smoothie

May 20, 2009

It isnt gross, I swear!! I have always heard throwing spinach in your smoothie is not only healthy, but you cant taste it at all. I was hesitant about this, but today decided to throw it in my peach and blueberry smoothie. And guess what? Full of fiber, healthy goodness and YOU CANNOT TASTE THE [...]

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

May 19, 2009

Even H has gotten into this smoothie thing. Here is the smoothie I made for him. Healthy and delicious!
ENJOY!

Ingredients:
1 banana
4-5 strawberries
1 cup ff milk
1 scoop protein powder
ice
Directions:
Throw everything in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately!