Smoothies and Milkshakes

Did you know that there are many potential health benefits to mango? Mangoes have strong antioxidant abilities. They are great for your skin and digestive system. In addition, mangoes contain many vitamins and minerals (high in iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, and selenium). To top it off, mangoes also contain tryptophan which will help you get a good night sleep. Tasty and healthy! You can’t go wrong with this smoothie.

Ingredients
1 mango, cut into chunks
2 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup vanilla milk
1/4 cup sugar
6 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Adding ice cube turns your smoothie into a wonderful dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 banana
1 tablespoon honey
¼ milk
3 ice cubes
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Lots of fruity flavors in this smoothie. If you can’t find strawberry banana yogurt, this also tastes great with vanilla yogurt as a substitute. It’s simple but very tasty. The smooth flavor of the peaches is keeps bringing me back to this recipe.

Ingredients
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups frozen sliced strawberries
2 cups sliced frozen peaches
2 cups strawberry banana yogurt
2 cups milk
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

This isn’t exactly low calorie but the skim milk keeps the fat down and it tastes absolutely delicious. My kids like this much better than plain old chocolate milk.  Our Low Fat Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe will be a constant favorite among all ages.
Ingredients
3 cups skim milk
2 bananas
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

A classic since the 1920’s. The story goes that in 1926, at Julius Freed’s juice stand in LA, this creamy refreshment was so popular that people would wait in line would and shout “I need an Orange, Julius!” Over 80 years later the Orange Julius is still as addictive as ever. Try this blend and discover what all the fuss was about.

Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen concentrated orange juice
2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
5 or 6 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

This is one of my favorites. I love coffee. I love banana. I love ice cream. Mix it all together and you have me hooked. I don’t recommend it for the little ones. Also if caffeine keeps you awake don’t drink this before bed. If you are having a party, you can go a little heavier on the Kahula and things will definitely liven up (-:

Ingredients
1 large banana
1 cup milk
3 scoops coffee ice cream
75 ml Kahlua
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp instant coffee powder

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Notes:  This recipe is for adults only because it is an alcoholic milkshake.

Everyone loves PBJ’s. Add a banana and your kids will think you are ingenious with this Banana PBJ Smoothie Recipe. Before you know it BPBJ might be a common request in your house.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 tbsp jelly
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana, frozen and chopped
2 tbsp honey
2 ice cubes
2 tsp wheat germ

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

This Raspberry Orange Breakfast Smoothie is refreshing. When I can get raspberries in season, I often serve this with breakfast. The kids enjoy it and I think it is a good healthy change of pace to orange juice.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 cups plain yogurt
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
5 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.