My Breakfast Smoothie

Smoothies are very poplar. That might be because they are so easy. Put fruit, juice, and ice in the blender, and instant smoothie!

1 banana 

1 small orange 

1/2 cup cranberries 

2 tablespoons flax with chia seeds 

1 cup coconut milk

3 ice cubes 

Break up the banana. Put in the bottom of the blender. 

Peal the orange, add the rest of the ingredients. 

Blend until smooth. 

Makes almost 2 cups. 

Oh, and of course it's dairy and gluten free.

Enjoy 

Pear Smoothie

An icy pear-and-yogurt smoothie is welcome and refreshing any time of the day.

Martha Stewart Living, January 2007

• YieldServes 2

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 medium chopped peeled pear
• 1 small sliced banana
• 2 tablespoons protein powder
• 3/4 cup crushed ice (crush ice in a plastic bag with a rolling pin)

Directions

1. Puree ingredients in a blender. Divide between 2 glasses and serve.

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Fun Summer Drinks

Well, most of us are melting right now. The summer heat is hear. That doesn't mean we still can't be creative and fun. So here are some sweet, fruity, creamy drinks to keep you cool and energized.

Kimberly's Cucumber Surprise:

1 cucumber, peeled
1 stalk of celery, 
1/4 green bell pepper
1 T chopped onion
1 small carrot, peeled
2 cups of ice

chop the vegetables and place in a blender with the ice.  if it gets too thick, add just a splash of vegetable broth.

Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.

Key Lime Swing  

1/2 cup key lime juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 c milk
1 T sugar
2 cups ice cubes
3 T whipped cream
limes slices dredged in sugar

put juice, yogurt sugar  and milk in the blender add the ice and blend until smooth. pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and a sugared lime slice

Chocolate Cherry Blast  

1 Cup of Black Coffee
1 Cup chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup frozen cherries
2 T cherry juice
2 T milk
whipped cream
fresh cherries

Put coffee ice cream , milk and frozen cherries in the blender, blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cherries.

Oh, Peaches...

What do you like most about the weekends? Is it a chance to get things done that didn't during the work week? or is time to relax, catch up on sleep or is it diving into that novel that's been sitting on the night table?

Well here's a quick smoothie to get you going no matter what the day brings. Use fresh fruit if it is season, if not frozen will work. I add a bit of yogurt for some protein and extra creaminess.

Remember protein and fiber will help you feel fuller longer if your dieting; and everybody needs some everyday.

Put these in the blender in the order listed.

3/4 cup (112 g) frozen unsweetened peach slices
1 orange, peeled, quartered
1/4 C Greek style yogurt.
1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener, to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes

Run at high speed in the Vita Mix for about a minute. 
pour into a tall glass and enjoy.