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...
Orange juice, green grapes, a banana and a generous handful of spinach combine to make our Favorite Green Smoothie. This is the easiest (and quite possibly the tastiest) green smoothie we make. If you are new to green smoothies, this is the place to start. This was the first green smoothie that I tried and my whole family has loved it from the start. For over four years now, this has been our go-to green smoothie. My kids all love it and...
This soft serve Pina Colada Ice Cream turned out to be so delicious my kids were jumping up and down with excitement. I loved that it was so flavorful and slightly sweet without any refined sugars. I hadn’t tried freezing any of my smoothie recipes prior to this and now my mind is swimming with the possibilities! I’m excited to be sharing a great new cookbook with you today. (So sorry! The cookbook is no longer available, but I...
Much closer to a milkshake than our typical smoothies, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is made rich and creamy by adding frozen bananas. My kids were so excited the first time I handed them these drinks with chocolate drizzled on top. Even now that I’ve made it multiple times, this smoothie always disappears in the blink of an eye! I love this treat almost as much as my kids do. The banana contributes a mere...
