Thick enough to eat with a spoon; this was a deliciously creamy smoothie with pineapple and coconut flavors and just a hint of banana. If I’d been smarter, I would not have let my kids taste this smoothie. I easily could have eaten the entire recipe all by myself. Lighter in flavor and not as filling as smoothies made with dairy, this was the perfect snack and we all enjoyed it.
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is one of my boys’ favorite treats these days. When I made caramel sauce the other day, I couldn’t resist making a milkshake that would include all of those ingredients in a quick and easy dessert. It was delicious and a huge hit with every member of the family.
I discovered a forgotten bag of frozen raspberries in the back of my freezer and I couldn’t resist turning them into an impromptu smoothie for my boys’ snack. This was not as sweet a smoothie as I anticipated and I liked the slight tartness from the berries. I will be picking up more frozen raspberries soon, so that I can include them in future smoothies.
Fragrant, spicy, sweet chai is one of my favorite teas. I’ve been hearing about my brother-in-law’s homemade chai for a couple of years now and it just hasn’t worked out for me to sample it at their house. If you recall, this is the same sister and her husband who introduced me to Spanish Cafe con Leche last year. When they tell me that something is delicious, I tend to believe them. I finally remembered to get the recipe...
Do you remember the dairy free sour cream I made last year? Who knew that making a casein free alternative to sour cream was even possible? Inspired by another visit from my gluten free and casein free best friend, I needed an alternative to the milk I use to make Cafe con Leche each morning. I added almond milk to my grocery list and then I remembered that I could make it instead. I’ve been hearing for...
Dark tart cherries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, red raspberries and strawberries are blended together with almond milk, vanilla and a bit of honey to create this antioxidant packed smoothie. While I was grocery shopping last week, I reached for my usual bag of frozen berries and I saw a new mixed fruit bag next to it. This “Antioxidant Blend” sounded so delicious, I picked it up instead. Even in the midst of chilly weather, there are...
With a refreshingly light flavor, not overly sweet or heavy at all, this smoothie was given two thumbs up from all three of my boys. I had a bit of kale left in the refrigerator after making the Chipotle Cream Pasta a few days ago. So, I decided to toss it in the blender and make a smoothie to serve with our lunch. If you are new to green smoothies or still inclined to think you can taste the “green” in them, I recommend...
The tartness of this fruit combination with cherries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, red raspberries and strawberries makes the drink very light and refreshing. I didn’t sweeten ours at all, but if you prefer a sweeter drink, feel free to add a tablespoon of so of honey. I love the convenience of using bits of this and that from the refrigerator or freezer and combining them into something so tasty. Smoothies are a great way to...
Is there anything that gets people more excited this time of year than the arrival of the holiday coffee drinks in the coffeeshops and cafes? Now that pumpkin recipes abound all around me, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at a homemade version of this popular drink, without any of the flavored syrups. I adapted my Cafe con Leche recipe to turn it into this rich and creamy holiday treat. Definitely not a first thing in the morning...
Peppermint Hot Chocolate is one of our favorite warm drinks this time of year. Hot tea has its place forever in my heart, as do Chai Lattes and Cafe con Leche, but there is something about a cup of cocoa that just beckons me to sit down in front of the Christmas tree and savor the moment. Mix together a batch of this hot cocoa mix today and have it ready for easy hot chocolate through the holiday season. Ever since I...
