Showing posts with label Drinks / Beverages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drinks / Beverages. Show all posts

Very Berry Smoothie

***What's the perfect light lunch on a hot summer day? You guessed it...a cold, delicious mixed berry smoothie. The honey, vanilla and cinnamon in this recipe really adds that something special. I love a nice mix of different berries, so I just used mixed frozen berries. However, please feel free to substitute a mixture of your favorite frozen fruit. I added a sprig of fresh mint for garnish.***


Ingredients:
2 cups mixed, frozen berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, & blackberry)
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch cinnamon
Fresh mint, for garnish

Directions:
* Combine all ingredients in blender.
* Blend until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.
* Pour into 2 large glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
* Serve immediately.

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Bahama Mama!


***I can't believe I haven't made a single post since July 20th...I apologize! Things have been extremely busy at work. So busy, that I only had time to actually cook dinner one night last week...I know, that's pretty bad, huh? Our dinners consisted of fast food and restaurants. I spent every evening working on a ginormous project for work. I finished it today...but now I get to start on another one! But, I've got some great recipes coming up, so please don't stop reading! After next Tuesday (the due date), I should be finished with these big projects (at least for a little while).

After such a busy week, I think it's only suitable that I post one of my favorite drinks...quite the stress-reducer...lol. The "Bahama Mama" has always been a favorite of mine. It reminds me of sitting on the beach in the Bahamas, watching the sunset....Ahhh, to be there right now!

Here it is...there are tons of different ways to make these. This recipe is one of the simplest and tastes the most authentic...enjoy!***

Ingredients:
1 part orange juice
1 part pineapple juice
1 part coconut rum
1/2 part grenadine
Sliced oranges and cherries for garnish

Directions:
Fill your glass with crushed ice. In a separate pitcher, mix orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine. Stir well. Pour over ice. Add orange slices and cherries as garnish.

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