Smoothies!

Thought I'd share some really good smoothie recipes we've tried this week.

                                                         Banana Granola Smoothie (slightly modified)
                                                            (from:dwellonjoy.com)

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana (I used a frozen one)

1/2 c. plain greek yogurt

1/2 cup granola

2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional- I didn't use this and it tasted great without!)

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk you have)

 

dash of cinnamon

 

1-2 teaspoons honey

4 ice cubes

 

*I thinned this out with a little extra milk.  It was really thick but super yummy!!

 

 

 

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

(from: cookiemonstercooking.com)

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup plain greek yogurt
• ¾ cup milk
• ¾ cup frozen blueberries
• ¾ cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 tablespoon honey
• splash vanilla extract

 

 

                                                           Hearty Fruit and Oat Smoothie   

                                                      Martha Stewart Living, March 2013 

                                                                    (slightly modified)            

                                              Ingredients

•                                                     1 cup quartered strawberries
•                                                     1 sliced banana
•                                                     1/4 cup raw almonds
•                                                     1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
•                                                     1/2-1 cup greek yogurt
•                                                     4-5 ounces of milk
•                                                     dash of vanilla extract
•                                                     honey to taste

 

                                                                Apple Pie Smoothie (this was a favorite)

 

                                                

From Harley Pasternak, celebrity trainer

Harley Pasternak Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

5 raw almonds
1 red apple
1 banana
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon


Carrot Cake Smoothie
(from: rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com)Serves 1
1 cup chopped carrots
1 frozen banana
6oz Chobani Pineapple Greek Yogurt
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice - I love Almond Breeze by Blue Diamond!)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground ginger
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add almond milk as needed to acquire your desired thickness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG...

We are going to start having recipe group again, April 4 at 11:30 am at Karalee's new home.  Call Karlie, or Janna if you don't get the email with her address.

Let's put some spring in our steps by going citrus this month. Bring any item(appetizer, main, side, salad, or dessert) and the recipe and let's have some fun!

Hope to see you all.

March 2012 Recipe Group

This months theme is fruit recipes of any kind.  With spring around the corner, don't you just want a little sunshine in your face and something fruity in your tummy?!!

We'll meet at Jennie's on Thursday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m.

See you there!!

Dessert Recipes You Need

Hey folks,

Thought I'd share my two favorite dessert recipes, which as usual come from my favorite recipe blog.

You just need them.  :)

Love, Miriam

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

                 

                1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened

                ½ cup sugar

                1 Tbsp. lemon juice

                1 8-oz. container Cool Whip

    1 6-oz. prepared graham cracker crust

    Desired toppings, e.g. blueberry pie filling, raspberry sauce, graham cracker crumbs, fresh   strawberries, or chocolate syrup for drizzling

* Note: Double the filling if using a larger pie crust or if you want the pan be heaping with cheesecake goodness

In a large bowl, whip together cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth and lump free.  Mix in Cool Whip just until thick, creamy and combined.  Pour into prepared graham cracker crust.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set (if you’re in a hurry, put it in the freezer for 1-2 hours).  Serve cold with desired toppings.

 

Triple Chocolate Cake

                1 chocolate cake mix

                1 4-oz. package chocolate pudding mix

                1 ¾ cups milk

    2 eggs, slightly beaten

                1 12-oz. package chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour a 9 or 10-inch Bundt pan.  Sift together cake mix and pudding mix.  Mix in milk and eggs until well combined.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Pour into pan.  Bake for 45-50 minutes.  Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto serving plate.  Top with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, or my personal favorite—fresh whipped cream and raspberries. 

I know I'm late and February's almost done,

but please come over this Friday for food and fun.

Bring us something new to you.

Nothing from your tried and true.

Sweet, spicy or maybe even blue.

Eleven o'clock will be the start time.

C-ya then, hope you enjoyed this rhyme.

Maybe, I'll make something with a lime:)

Reminder

Just a reminder that we're having Recipe Group at my house tomorrow at 11:00.  Bring on your Birthday Requests!         -Miriam

Birthday Requests

This month, bring something you asked your mom to make for your birthday when you were a child.  I want to hear about your childhood birthday traditions and see pictures of you in your awkward years (I've got plenty myself).  Hope to see you then!

Thursday, January 19th at Miriam's house.