A colorful medley of kiwi, strawberries, pineapple, and peaches Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. strawberries (fresh or frozen, but the former preferrable)4 kiwi29 oz. canned peach slices in light syrup (drained)15 oz. canned pinable bits in their own juices (keep juice) Instructions: 1. Stem strawberries. Cut the strawberries in halves… Read more »
A fluffy creamy vanilla-cinnamon dip for apple slices Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar)1-2 teaspoons cinnamon (I like lots!)1 teaspoon vanilla extractFresh apple slices from about 6 apples, for serving Instructions: 1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and… Read more »
Cinnamon-sugar sprinkled over baked apple pieces; delicious hot or cold! Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 9 cooking apples (anything except Red Delicious will work)3/4 cup waterlemon juice, optional3-4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Instructions: 1. Peel apples. Cut each apple in half and remove the core. 2. Place apples core-side-up in… Read more »
A creamy blueberry-orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional1 cup frozen blueberries6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate, milk,… Read more »
A deliciously fruity kefir smoothie, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack! Yield: 1 large smoothie Ingredients: 1 large banana, broken into 4 chunks1 cup frozen strawberries1 cup kefirstevia or other sweetener, optional For more protein, you can also add in a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored soy… Read more »
A delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie with spinach! Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (about 3oz.)1 tablespoon sugar or xylitol (optional)*1 small banana (optional)**6-8 frozen strawberriesWhipped cream, for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. Whirl milk, spinach, and sweetener in blender on high until foamy and… Read more »
A quick ice-cold homemade strawberry drink! Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup hot water (140 degrees or hotter)1-2 tablespoons sugar, xylitol, or sweetener of your choicea pinch of citric acid*Frozen strawberries** Instructions: 1. Place hot water in blender, along with sugar and citric acid. 2. Turn on blender and add… Read more »
A cool and creamy mocha frappuccino that takes just minutes to make! Includes instructions for a dry mix (just add milk)! Yield: 1 large serving (2 1/2 cups) Ingredients: 2 cups milk*2 tablespoons Dutch process baking cocoa (unsweetened)**1 tablespoon instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener (we use granulated… Read more »
A pre-made dry mix for hot cocoa; just add hot water and enjoy! Yield: 15 servings Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat dry milk1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa1/2 cup dry non-dairy creamer*dash of salt Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix. Store in an airtight container…. Read more »
A spicy fragrant homemade chai tea Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1-2 cinnamon sticks (3-4 inches long), broken1 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed (or 2 teaspoons green cardamom pods, crushed)8-10 whole allspice berries, crushed1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger*4 cups water1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea1/4… Read more »
