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Fizzes, Smoothies and Slushies


© Donna Smith

If you're like me, you're constantly searching through magazines, newspapers and cookbooks looking for something different for dinner. But, how often do you look for a recipe for a different drink to serve? With the summer upon us, keeping your child hydrated is important. Try some of the different drinks and add a little spice to your summer!

Fruit Fizz

100% fruit juice
Sparkling water
Ice

Mix equal parts of fruit juice and sparkling water. Serve over ice.

Strawberry Banana Cooler

2 cups unsweetened orange juice
1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries
1 banana, sliced
4 ice cubes

Blend everything until smooth. Makes about 4 servings.

Vanilla Fruit Smoothie

1 cup frozen strawberries, bananas, or peaches
1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate

Blend everything until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

Fruit Smoothie

1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1/4 cup skim milk
5 ice cubes

Blend everything until smooth. Makes 2 servings.

Purple Cow

1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (6oz)can frozen grape juice concentrate
1 1/2 cups milk

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Banana Milkshake

1 cup milk
1 frozen banana, sliced

Blend milk and banana together for a delicious milkshake.

Orange Delight

1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk

Blend ingredients together in a blender. A banana can be substituted for the yogurt.

Carrot Drink
Courtesy of Recipes Today

1/2 of a 10.5-ounce package firm silken tofu
1 cup orange juice
1 banana,
1 carrot, shredded

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until very smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve with a straw.

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1.   Jun 3, 2000 10:19 AM
Donna, You wouldn't happen to have an Orange Julius recipe in your smoothie file would ya?


Liquefied Tofu? mmm.mmm. :)

Steve ...


-- posted by hergestridge





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