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Excellent fruity drink on a hot day! Was a great drink while pregnant, and can be changed in a variety of ways. Use calcium fortified orange juice if you wish.
This is a very refreshing drink! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups white sugar 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove seeds from lemon…
This is a drink served throughout Mexico. It is made with several different fruits. This is a watermelon drink. Ingredients 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste 4 slices lime 24 fresh mint leaves ice Directions Puree the watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Add…
A tart sweet blend of fruit that’s a perfect way to greet the day. Ingredients 2 large nectarines, pitted and quartered 1 banana, cut into pieces and frozen 1 large orange, peeled and quartered 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey Directions Place the nectarines, frozen banana chunks, orange, vanilla yogurt,…
A delicious smoothie! Ingredients 1 small banana 1/2 cup blackberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 4 ice cubes Directions Place banana, blackberries, raspberries, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes into a blender. Blend until smooth.
This is a ‘cheaters’ iced cappuccino! Very easy to make, and very good! Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons warm water 6 fluid ounces cold milk Directions In sealable jar, combine instant coffee, sugar and warm water. Cover the jar and shake until it is foamy. Pour into a glass…
A gorgeous and indulgent smoothie, but totally healthy! Ingredients 4 ice cubes 1/4 fresh pineapple – peeled, cored and cubed 1 large banana, cut into chunks 1 cup pineapple or apple juice Directions Place ice cubes, pineapple, banana, and pineapple juice into the bowl of a blender. Puree on high until smooth.