Thirsty Thursday- Healthy Smoothie Recipe - Vitamin fortified
By Cara | July 31, 2008
Many healthy smoothie recipes have extra ingredients for increased benefits. If you have ever ordered a smoothie from a smoothie shop, you will likely see extra powder additions of many items like ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and many others. This gingko biloba healthy smoothie recipe will help give you much needed energy in a great tasting drink.
Ginseng
Ingredients:
6 large strawberries
1/2 cup of yogurt
1 cup of whole milk
specified amount of gingko biloba powder( make sure to add only the suggested amount on the container of your gingko biloba powder)
Directions:
Blend the strawberries with the milk and yogurt for 1 minute on low speed, then add the gingko biloba powder and continue blending for an additional minute or until well mixed. Now you can enjoy a very healthy tasting drink.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday-Iced Coffee With Ice Coffee Cubes
By Cara | July 24, 2008
Ingredients
64 ounces fresh brewed coffee (or however much your coffee pot makes, your favorite, flavored is good too)
64 ounces fresh brewed coffee (or however much your coffee pot makes, same kind as you made the first time)
sugar (optional) or Splenda sugar substitute (optional)
cream (optional)
Directions
1. Brew regular strength coffee and freeze it in ice cube trays.
2. Fill tall glasses with the coffee cubes and pour regular strength coffee over them.
3. Add sugar or cream if desired.
Source: http://www.recipezaar.com/
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Thirsty Thursday- Mexican Coffee
By Cara | July 17, 2008
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups double strength hot gourmet coffee (use 4 tablespoons coffee to 12 oz. of water)
¾ teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons chocolate syrup
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup heavy cream
1 table spoon sugar
Combine cream, nutmeg, sugar and cinnamon then whip. Using four demitasse cups, put 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup in each. Stir the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon into the the hot gourmet coffee. Pour the coffee in the cups and stir. Top with spiced whipped cream. Makes 4 servings.
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Strawverry Low Carb Smoothie Recipe
By Cara | July 17, 2008
Ingredients:
4 strawberries
1 cup of soy milk
6 ice cubes
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together until texture is creamy and smooth. Now you have a low carb smoothie.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Non Dairy Coffee Smoothie Recipe
By Cara | July 10, 2008
This recipe is for a non dairy coffee smoothie.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of coffee chilled
1 tsp of sugar, honey, or chocolate syrup( to flavor to your liking)
6 ice cubes1 banana cut into chunks
Directions:
Blend the coffee with ice cubes and banana till a well blended texture is formed. Add the sweetener if preferred and continue blending. For those who would rather add an ingredient like Coffee Mate, this can be done before hand in the coffee itself.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Calypso Island Coffee
By Cara | July 3, 2008
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot Gourmet Coffee
½ shot of Frangelico Liqueur
½ shot of Malibu Rum
Combine your Frangelico, gourmet coffee and Malibu Rum. Add chocolate then top with whipped cream. Makes 1 serving.
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Hawaiian Smoothie
By Cara | June 26, 2008
This is an incredible smoothie with a crazy and diverse mix of fruits that you will find hard to beat when looking for a unique flavor comibination. If you try this one, please email and let me know what you think.
Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie Ingredients:
* 1 cup passion fruit nectar
* 1 cup guava nectar
* 1 cup orange sherbet
* 4 Tbs. coconut milk
* 1/2 frozen banana in chunks
* 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
* 1/2 cup frozen mango slices
* 1 cup strawberry yogurt
Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. blend at MIX setting for 30 seconds then blend at SMOOTH setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves 3-5.
Source: http://www.smoothieweb.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Alexander Espresso
By Cara | June 19, 2008
Ingredients:
1 c Cold water
2 tb Ground espresso coffee
1/2 ea Cinnamon stick (3″ long)
4 ts Creme de cacao
2 ts Brandy
2 tb Whipping cream, chilled
1 ea Grated semisweet chocolate
Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee w/ a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it’s perfect for a party. Serves 2
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Thirsty Thursday- Extra Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
By Cara | June 12, 2008
This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a little thicker than others. It uses more yogurt to give a creamier texture.
Ingredients:
6 large strawberries
1 banana
1/2 cup of whole milk
1 cup yogurt(preferabbly strawberry banana yogurt)
Directions:
Blend the banana and strawberries with the milk until smooth then add the yogurt and blend on low for 30 seconds.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Irish Coffee
By Cara | June 5, 2008
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot gourmet coffee
1 shot of Irish Whiskey
Mix your Irish Whiskey and hot gourmet Coffee. Top with whipped cream. Makes 1 serving.
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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