Smoothies

Cranberry Orange Smoothie {& Blender Giveaway!}

Leah Short — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:25:06 +0000

I know when you’re in the month of November, you don’t really think about smoothies. But you should! There are a lot of tasty fruits that are at their peak during cooler months, and one classic combination that comes to mind is cranberry and orange. This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is perfectly tart with just a hint of sweet. Great for this time of year when cranberries are in season and in grocery stores everywhere. I’ve teamed up with Hamilton Beach for their #smoovember promotion and can’t wait to tell you about their Smoothie Smart Blender and how you can win one!

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Lite ‘n Luscious Smoothie

Leah Short — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:20:00 +0000

I’ve gone smoothie crazy in my kitchen. Which is a good thing I think. This Lite ‘n Luscious Smoothie comes courtesy of the same ladies that introduced me to the Starburst Smoothie. Only this time, it’s from their second smoothie book, Super Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy. What I like about this book, compared to their first, is that it’s organized by what you want to achieve with your smoothie. Need more energy? Check. Curing a hangover? Check. Want low calorie, but delicious? Check. You know which one I gravitate to…low calorie of course! That’s my one pet peeve with smoothies is that they tend to be pretty high in calories. Not this one. At only 136 per serving, you can almost afford to drink two!

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Starburst Smoothie

Leah Short — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:45:00 +0000

If you follow me on social media, you’re familiar with my bookcase of cookbooks. It’s out of control. I’m hoping to make at least once recipe from each cookbook so it will help me find which ones I actually like and which ones need a trip to Goodwill. First up is this Starburst Smoothie. Why don’t I make more smoothies?! They’re like dessert, but full of good for you fruity goodness!

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Peach Blackberry Smoothies

Leah Short — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:06:13 +0000

I love smoothies. I don’t know why I don’t make them more often since they are so easy. Especially during these hot days of summer. Almost any combination of fruits you can think of can be turned into a delicious drink. You can even make them year round with frozen fruit. This gorgeous purple Peach Blackberry Smoothie is incredibly refreshing and bursting with peach flavor.

So, how’s it taste?

You may think this smoothie would taste mostly like blackberry, but it’s full of peach flavor. The yogurt and frozen peaches really amp up the peach and give the smoothie it’s summery, sweet peach flavor. The apple juice helps it blend all together, the bananas provide thickness, and the blackberries give a bit of tartness. The blackberry tartness with the sweet peach is such a phenomenal combination. It’s a delicious smoothie and only 186 calories per serving. This recipe serves two, so I usually drink one smoothie and pour the rest into popsicle molds for a smoothie pop later!

Peach Blackberry Smoothies

Super Smoothies by Mary Corpening Barber & Sara Corpening Whiteford
makes 2 servings
per serving: 186 calories, 1g fat, 43g carbs, 4g protein, 5g fiber

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat peach yogurt
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup frozen unsweetened blackberries
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened peaches, chopped
1 frozen banana, sliced

Directions:

1. Combine the yogurt and apple juice in a blender.

2. All all the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.

3. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve to remove the blackberry seeds, if desired.

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