Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

A long time favorite that’s cold and creamy with deep chocolate flavor and plenty of protein – with chocolate peanut butter option! For years, I’ve been making this smoothie to satisfy my never-ending penchant for ice cream. Over time, I have tweaked the recipe and still switch it up from time to time. I have…

Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water

I drink a lot of water, but in the summertime, flavored waters hold a certain appeal to me. Yet, I know they are not all natural and many have artificial sweeteners.  So, when I came across suggestions for various all-natural, flavored waters recently, I decided to give it a go. To me, the watermelon looked…

Make-Ahead Sweet Green Smoothie

For years, I have enjoyed making smoothies.  There are many I enjoy, but I often return to my favorite smoothie which has a chocolate base and is a healthier way to satisfy my never-ending sweet tooth. Although I like my greens, NEVER did I have any inclination to put them in the blender.  Until recently.…

Healthier Homemade Cafe Mocha

When I first started drinking coffee, I drank it black.  When kids came along and the play groups started, I was introduced to flavored creamers.  Then, Starbucks appeared on every street corner with their mochas and macchiatos.  Black coffee? To get around the hydrogenated fat in the flavored creamers and the four dollar price tag…

Make-Ahead Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal Smoothie

My friend, Jill, over at GroO New York, recently shared a smoothie link that caught my attention. Although I have often seen smoothie recipes with oatmeal blended in, I have never before tried them, even though I am a huge oatmeal fan.  Between the make-ahead concept and the promise of a thick smoothie–and, of course, the suggestion…

The Ruby Red

My husband is a big fan of Fresca, so a friend of ours concocted this drink to please him.  I thought the combination was brilliant and took a shining to it myself.  The best part is that it tastes great with or without the alcohol and the grapefruit juice provides a good dose of Vitamin…

Mango Peach Smoothie

A nasty, little virus knocked on our door a few days ago and my younger son was hit rather hard. After a couple days of not eating much, he requested a smoothie last night (as well as last week’s bread…couldn’t pull that one off in time!). I had one more mango on hand–his favorite–so I…

Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie

When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie.  This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall:  When I make baked apples, I blend…

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