Cucumbers and mint are a wonderfully refreshing combination. This cold beverage is really easy to prepare and is the perfect pick me up for an afternoon that is dragging. Even with the sugar added, it has a lot less calories than an icy frappe or soda. I prefer sugar in mine, but you can substitute another […]
Beverages
Chia Seed Lemonade
Do you like chia? In addition to growing into fun ch-ch-ch-Chia Pets, it’s a power packed little superfood. The seeds are rich in omega-3’s and have fiber, protein and other good nutrition. Recently, I tried Chia Lemonade for the first time and loved it enough that I had to come up with my own recipe to […]
Strawberry Lemonade Slushie
Here’s a quick and easy treat that will cool you off in a fun way. It’s perfect for a hot Summer day or anytime you want some fruit refreshment! Strawberry Lemonade Slushie Ingredients: 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (1 large lemon) 8 ice cubes 6 Strawberries 2 T Maui Cane Sugar Instructions: Put all ingredients in […]
Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
Avocado in a smoothie? Yes! I tend to think of avocados as vegetables, but they are a fruit. When used in this smoothie, you won’t really taste it or see the green color. You will, however, get the nutrition of the avocado – monounsaturated fat, dietary fiber, Vitamin’s C, B-6 and more. The avocado also […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie
Do you like the sweet and tart flavor combination of strawberry and rhubarb for jam or pie? One of my sisters has been very good at growing rhubarb in her garden for years. She regularly gives me fresh rhubarb that she has kindly cut up and packed into bags, so it’s ready for me to […]