Anyway wanted to share my smoothie recipe with you so when you get a load of produce you can make these delicious gluten-free treats. I make them in a cup with my stick blender. I love the stick blender - what a great investment! Instead of getting the food processor out or the blender - it is so easy to whip this thing out and just basically rinse off the detachable stick blade after blending something up. I also use the stick when I am blending sauces in canning season and have used it a lot on vegetable soups that I puree and add a touch of cream to. Neat and highly recommended tool for the kitchen.
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| Blender and cup that comes with it. |
I use all manner of fruit, yogurt, juices and even ice cream or sherbet to make smoothies, depending on the mood of the moment. My standard recipe is about a cup of plain yogurt and some cut up fruit and berries. I make my own yogurt so I guess it would be comparable to regular, not greek yogurt. I'll often add a banana for body and sweetness and some berries. I use a dash, maybe a quarter cup or so of soymilk or regular milk for moisture. Sometimes I'll substitute fruit juice for the milk. Put the stick in and Voila - a minute later you have a great breakfast. Add some whey powder or protein powder for an additional boost to get that extra protein in the morning and if you are really hungry fix a rice cake with some peanut butter with your coffee for a quick breakfast.
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| Almost 2 cups of a filling smoothie |
Lately I've been trying to lose some weight so I have a smoothie for breakfast or for dinner. They really fill me up. So, if you don't yet have a stick blender - get one and you'll thank me since you won't have to wash that big old blender out again.
Next post I'll share what I did with the rest of the berries...my blueberry spread recipe.
