Orange Dream Creamsicle Smoothie

Summary: A low-calorie, healthy smoothie that tastes just like a creamsicle. A perfect post-workout thirst quencher or mid-afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• 1 navel orange, peeled
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 1

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Honey Pineapple Greek Froyo

 

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Author: Heidi @ Food Doodles
Ingredients

• 3 C plain Greek Yogurt(low fat is fine, but higher fat yogurt will be easier to “scoop”)

• ⅓ C mild flavored honey + 1 tbsp extra

• 1-2 tbsp pineapple juice or lemon juice

• 2-3 C fresh pineapple, chopped into small bite sized pieces and frozen overnight

Instructions

1. In a bowl stir together the Greek yogurt, ⅓ C honey(reserving the 1 tbsp for another use) and pineapple or lemon juice. When fully combined place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, until ready to make froyo.

1. When ready, freeze the froyo according to your ice cream makers directions. When the froyo is almost done, remove the chopped pineapple from the freezer and drizzle with the extra honey. If you’re able to, drop the pineapple into the machine and let it mix. If your machine is not able to handle it, stop the machine and stir in the frozen pineapple by hand. Pour mixture into a chilled loaf pan or another container and place in the freezer until completely frozen.

Notes
To serve either let the froyo warm up for 10-15 minutes before trying to scoop or dip the loaf pan into hot water to loosen the froyo. Remove the frozen yogurt and slice with a s

Source: http://fooddoodles.com/2013/05/31/honey-pineapple-greek-froyo/

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Creamy Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 3 cups yogurt cheese (or Greek yogurt)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk ( 14 ounce can, it's fine if it's a bit more or a bit less)

1. In a blender, puree the blackberries with the sweetened condensed milk.
2. In a medium bowl mix the puree with the yogurt cheese.
3. Pour the mixture in to your ice-cream maker and follow the manufacturer's directions.

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Spiced Apple Pie Smoothie (vegan, gluten-free)

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: about 16 ounces, 2 generous smoothies

Smooth, creamy, refreshing and tastes like a slice of spiced apple pie in a cup.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice

1 cup yogurt (vanilla, plain, or apple cinnamon; use regular, vegan, soy, coconut milk, or your favorite yogurt)

1/4 cup milk or non-dairy nut milk, optional (omit for a thicker smoothie)

1 medium ripe banana (previously frozen is ideal but not required)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch nutmeg and/or cardamom, optional

sugar or sweetener (agave, stevia, maple syrup, etc.) optional and to taste

2 cups ice, optional and as necessary

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except ice, in a large blender or Vita-Mix and blend until smooth and creamy, taking care any sweetener used has dissolved and is well incorporated. If desired, pour over ice or blend ice into the smoothie noting that this will water it down a bit; if time permits refrigerating or freezing smoothie to chill is recommending.

Tips: Pour excess portion(s) into glasses and freeze ahead for later (30 seconds in the microwave is what I do to thaw in a hurry); pour excess into bowls and freeze for apple pie frozen yogurt; or pour into Popsicle molds, paper cups, or ice cube trays and freeze for homemade frozen treats.

Optional: Add 1 to 2 ounces of Rum, Vodka, Marshmallow Vodka, Apple Vodka, Apple Schnapps, Gran Marnier or similar, per smoothie portion, or to taste. Or add 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla or plain protein powder. Use caramel sauce in the mixture or drizzled over the top before drinking.

Source: http://www.averiecooks.com/2012/02/spiced-apple-pie-smoothie.html

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

by AMY FLANIGAN on JUNE 7, 2013 · 4 COMMENTS

I’m always seeing different types of sandwiches converted to pizzas and soups. Like the Rueben, or BLT, or Cuban. And I thought, why couldn’t I take some popular pies or cakes that I love, and convert them to smoothies? Like carrot cake. 

I thought the ingredients would translate really well. And it did!

Is this breakfast? Is it dessert? I’ll leave that up to you. Either way, it’s delicious! And you don’t need to wait an hour for it to bake ;-)

Carrot Cake Smoothie
Serves 2
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 cup low fat vanilla frozen yogurt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 10 baby carrots, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup ice

Directions
Place frozen yogurt, milk, carrot baby food, vanilla, both sugars and spices in a blender. Process until combined. Add in the pecans, carrots, and ice. Blend until smooth.

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Source: http://veryculinary.com/2013/06/07/carrot-cake-smoothie/

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