Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

June 28, 2011 · Filed Under Orange Smoothies · 9 Comments

My daughter came home from school the other morning with a recipe her teacher gave to everyone…It’s titled Orange Smoothie, but I think a better name for it would be Orange Creamsicle Smoothie…it tastes almost identical…

Ingredients:

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup of orange Tang (See all Oranges)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Ice (enough to make desired consistency)

Place everything into a blender, mix till ice is crushed.

submitted by Phil

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Granola Protein Bar

June 10, 2011 · Filed Under Homemade Protein Bars · 1 Comment

Granola has always by synonymous with healthy and so I have added our second homemade protein bar recipe and this time have included granola in the recipe. Instead of freezing this protein bar you are going to cook it then let it cool. Can’t you just smell the aromas (apples, vanilla, almond, etc.) cooking and filling your kitchen. You will be hard pressed to not scarf all 12 servings with they come out of the oven. Enjoy this healthy snack treat.

Ingredients:

3 scoops vanilla protein powder
2.5 cups oats
2.5 tbs flax meal
4 oz unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
2 oz almonds, chopped
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup dried fruit, chopped

Directions
Mix the following ingredients in a bowl: oats, protein powder, flax meal, honey, applesauce, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract. When ingredients are thoroughly mixed add the remaining ingredients.

Prepare a cookie sheet by spraying it with a non-stick spray. Add the mixture to the cookie sheet and press it flat so it evenly cover the space and is about 1/4 inch thick. Preheat the oven to 325 degree and then bake for about 18 minutes. Let the protein bars cool completely and cut into 12 bars for a delicious, healthy and filling snack.

Number of Servings: 12

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Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie

June 3, 2011 · Filed Under Mango Smoothies, Non-Dairy Smoothies, Strawberry Smoothies · 11 Comments

I found this wonderful smoothie image on Flickr.com and then found the smoothie recipe on Sandra’s Recipes at http://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com. Not only is this mango, strawberry, banana smoothie a treat for the tongue, it is a visual delight for the eyes. Sandra has done a masterful job creating this smoothie. Please visit her site to find more recipes (and every recipe has a photo). This smoothie needs to be built in two colorful layers. It takes a little extra time, but you and anyone you share this smoothie with will be delighted at the results.

An added feature for this smoothie is the fact that is a non-dairy smoothie.

Smoothie Ingredients:

Bottom layer:

1 mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 medium ice cubes

Top Layer:

1 banana, chopped
10 strawberries, cut in half
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 medium ice cubes

Directions: In a blender, puree the mango, orange juice, lime juice, honey, and ice cubes, until smooth, and divide amongst 2 straight-sided 8 oz. glasses, and set aside.

Rinse blender, then puree banana, strawberries, lemon juice, and ice cubes, until smooth, and gently pour into glasses while trying to maintain a line separating the layers.

I would love to post additional photos of this smoothie, so if you give it a try, send in the photos to blenderman@smoothieweb.com and I’ll add them and give you credit.