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by Amanda FormaroSmoothies are a wonderful way to cool off in the heat of the summer, or anytime for that matter! Pull out the blender and give these recipes a "whirl"! This recipe is great for toddlers! Banana Smoothie 1 cup skim milk 1 banana 1 tsp. sugar or honey a drop or two of vanilla extract (optional) Place all ingredients into a blender and whir. If you prefer it to be thick, decrease milk, or add 2-3 ice cubes. Optional Mix-ins: -1/2 c peaches -1/2 c strawberries -1/2 c kiwi -small container of yogurt -2 Tbsp. Ovaltine Here's a different twist on the standard blender smoothie. Frozen Nectarine Yogurt Smoothie Click here to go to this recipe in our cookbook where a printable version may be obtained. 5 nectarines -- chopped 1 cup water 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup apple juice 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt Combine nectarines, water and honey in saucepan; cook over medium-high heat until nectarines are soft. Remove from heat. Puree in blender or food processor. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and apple juice. Chill until cool. Whisk yogurt into nectarine mixture. Pour into an 8 X 8-inch pan and freeze until crystals form around edges, about 45 minutes. Stir crystals intomiddle of pan and return to freezer. When lightly frozen through, whip mixture until light in color. Spoon into storage container and freeze until firm. Let soften at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.  Recommended ReadingSuper Smoothies: 50 recipes for Health and Energy There are 50 mouth-watering recipes in this book. One of the first things that caught my attention was how well the recipes were categorized. There are eight categories - Energy Elixirs, Immune Boosters, Weight Conscious, For The Gals, Kids/Baby, For The Fellows, Stress Reducers and Our Favorites. In addition, the authors have added many useful and informative sections, such as a fruit and veggie glossary, a seasonal fruit chart, ten tips for super smoothies, and much more. This book is not only a great cookbook but also a wonderful educational resource. (courtesy: Amazon) |
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About the Author: Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine |
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