Thursday 28 April 2011

3 Summer Smoothie recipes


Hi, all sorry for the delay in new posts, been a little hectic this end, but i have got a long list of updates to upload, so keep an eye on the page over the next few days/weeks.
As the Spring weather seems to have been more suited to summer, over here in the UK, I have dusted off my Smoothie machine, and been creating a few new drinks. Heres a few quick and easy recipes for a some smoothies, delicious and filling, and a great start to any day, or just as nice when your unwinding on your patio in the evening. Best drank with a thick straw and immediately.


CocoNapple Smoothie (pictured)
TOP TIP: to check if a pineapple is ripe, hold one of the leaves, and if it comes out easily, it'll be ripe. Also, if you give it a good sniff, you should be able to smell the sweetness.
Ingredients
1/2 a very ripe pineapple, core removed and roughly cubed.
120ml of Coconut Milk, the thick stuff from the top of the can is best.
100ml Full fat milk
3-4 Ice cubes
1. Add the Pineapple and ice cubes to a blender or smoothie machine, blitz with the milk.
2. Pour in the coconut milk and wizz away, until smooth and creamy. Decorate with a slice of pineapple or a pineapple leaf. Drink immediately.


The Nutty Banana Smoothie
TOP TIP: for extra smoothness, peel the bananas and place in freezer for a few hours in a freezer bag.
Ingredients

2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter
2 Ripe bananas (best if been frozen first)
500ml Semi-Skimmed milk
3-4 Ice cubes
Optional: A sprinkle of cinnamon 
1. Add the Bananas and ice cubes to a blender or smoothie machine, blitz with the milk.
2. Drop in the peanut butter and wizz away, until smooth and creamy. Decorate with a sprinkling of cinnamon. Drink immediately.

The Mmmmmango Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 a very ripe Mango, stone removed and cubed.
1 Ripe banana (best if been frozen first)
200ml Plain yoghurt 
200ml Full fat milk
3-4 Ice cubes 
1. Add the mango, banana and ice cubes to a blender or smoothie machine, blitz with the yoghurt.
2. Add the milk and wizz away, until smooth and creamy. Drink immediately.