Banana Smoothie For One (Batido de Banano)

When I like to relax I often will pick up one of my many cookbooks that I haven’t read in awhile. Some people read novels – I read cookbooks. Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina by Sandra A. Gutierrez is one I just read … Continue reading

Frozen Red, White and Blue Smoothies

This smoothie is one of the most refreshing frozen drinks I have ever had. Perfect for this 90 plus humid weather we are having! There are so many good fruits and ingredients in this smoothie that takes it over the top. I mean pomegranate and orange juice, blueberries, strawberries, bananas and yogurt all contribute to … Continue reading

Orange, Banana and Strawberry Smoothie

I love smoothies and I am always looking for recipes where I usually have the ingredients on hand. This  tasty beverage comes from Ina Garten who never fails me with any of her recipes. I am bringing this smoothie full of great fruits to Fiesta Friday #90. A very simple recipe but one most people … Continue reading

Avocado, Banana and Chocolate Smoothie

While looking through some smoothie recipes I have not made yet I ran across this one by Fida   @ Sweet and Savory Pursuits which I have tweaked a little.  Just delicious sums up this recipe;  chocolatey and full of healthy ingredients.  You might substitute the vanilla almond milk for chocolate almond milk and leave … Continue reading

WW Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Smoothie

This smoothie is a great way to start your day and also is kid-friendly.  I mean who does not enjoy chocolate milk!  It is a Weight Watcher’s recipe that I have tweaked, instead of fat-free chocolate milk I substituted unsweetened almond chocolate milk and also I used almond peanut butter.  This is a favorite! This … Continue reading

Mango, Yogurt and Almond Milk Smoothies

While checking my “Ziplist” from Pinterest  a few months ago I came across this yummy smoothie which  comes from cookingandbeer.com.  This is my kind of breakfast drink 🙂      

Fruit Smoothie with Kale and Almond Milk

The original recipe comes from a fellow blogger, pattynguyen.wordpress.com.  The name is “Triple Berry Green Smoothie”.  She has a wonderful site with all kinds of good recipes and beautiful pictures – very professional!  Patty is one of the new bloggers that I have met in the past few months at the Fiesta Friday parties and I have been … Continue reading

Almond Milk (original or chocolate) Banana Smoothies

Almonds come in high as a  super-food and recently are being promoted for their health benefits.  Blue Diamond Almond Breeze  is advertised on TV, in magazines and other media sources.  At first I was thinking milk flavored with almonds, but no, Almond Breeze is filtered water and real almonds. There is no dairy, lactose, saturated fat, cholesterol, gluten, … Continue reading