1 large ripe banana
1 c almond milk
1 c ice cubes
1 T honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
Blend in blender until smooth.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Amazon Cherry Smoothie
1/2 c frozen cherries
1/2 c frozen bananas (about 1/2 banana)
1/2 c frozen strawberries
1/2 c milk product
1/2 c yogurt product (any kind that is plain and unsweetened)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 T freshly ground flax seed
Blend in blender until smooth.
Notes:
(1) We often freeze bananas for smoothies. The easiest way is to freeze them peeled so that you don't have to try to peel them when they are frozen. Sounds like a no-brainer but I only post this because of one too many times of dealing with frozen fingers. :)
(2) If you do not use fresh ginger quickly enough to keep it from going bad in the refrigerator, freeze it whole and unpeeled in a Ziploc bag. When you need some fresh grated, just pull out the frozen ginger and grate. Voila!
(3) Store your flax seed in the refrigerator to keep it from going rancid. Especially in the warmer months.
1/2 c frozen bananas (about 1/2 banana)
1/2 c frozen strawberries
1/2 c milk product
1/2 c yogurt product (any kind that is plain and unsweetened)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 T freshly ground flax seed
Blend in blender until smooth.
Notes:
(1) We often freeze bananas for smoothies. The easiest way is to freeze them peeled so that you don't have to try to peel them when they are frozen. Sounds like a no-brainer but I only post this because of one too many times of dealing with frozen fingers. :)
(2) If you do not use fresh ginger quickly enough to keep it from going bad in the refrigerator, freeze it whole and unpeeled in a Ziploc bag. When you need some fresh grated, just pull out the frozen ginger and grate. Voila!
(3) Store your flax seed in the refrigerator to keep it from going rancid. Especially in the warmer months.
Fruit and Flaxseed Smoothie
During the summer we really like smoothies at our home. I know it is not summer now and no one is probably thinking about making a smoothie but I had to post. This is a frugal alternative to Jamba Juice.
1 1/2 c frozen fruit (any combination)
1/2 c milk product (any type)
1/2 c yogurt product (any type of plain, unsweetened)
1 T ground flax seed
Blend in blender until smooth.
Notes: Flax seed goes rancid very quickly. I only grind up what I need when I need it. I recommend using a small food processor or a coffee grinder specifically designated for nuts, spices, etc. Not one used for coffee as well.
1 1/2 c frozen fruit (any combination)
1/2 c milk product (any type)
1/2 c yogurt product (any type of plain, unsweetened)
1 T ground flax seed
Blend in blender until smooth.
Notes: Flax seed goes rancid very quickly. I only grind up what I need when I need it. I recommend using a small food processor or a coffee grinder specifically designated for nuts, spices, etc. Not one used for coffee as well.
Coast Toast
When I was in college, I journeyed to southern California one spring break with 50 of my closest friends......not really, but it sure sounds good! I went as a cook/chaperon for 50 high schoolers. While there, we spent an afternoon at LaJolla Cove. I fell in love with that little cove and dreamed about returning some day. Little did I know that is would be almost 15 years later that I would return with my husband and daughter. It is now a favorite place for our family.
While there we always try to go to Brockton Villa for brunch. If you are ever in the area, it is not to be missed! All of the food is wonderful but their signature item.....Coast Toast......oh my! They are so generous that they give this recipe away on their website as well as on recipe cards at the restaurant and I have tried in vain to reproduce the exact taste and texture. While good and quite delicious, the real McCoy is even better. And NO there is nothing about this recipe that fits in with the dairy free and egg free diet that we need to follow for Arthur's sake.
If you are looking for a great special occasion breakfast, brunch or even dinner entree, this is it! I only make this once or maybe twice a year. It is soo goood!
Toast Coast
compliments of Brockton Villa
1 loaf soft French bread (sliced)
1 qt. whipping cream
10 eggs
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup sugar
a pinch of salt
2 tbs. vanilla
2 tbs. orange flavoring
Combine liquid ingredients. Pour over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
Remove bread and discard liquid. Spread butter on flat grill.
Cook bread until golden brown, then bake at 450° for 5 -7 minutes or until bread is puffed up like a soufflé. Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately.
Serves 6
Notes: I have not tried any substitutions on this.
While there we always try to go to Brockton Villa for brunch. If you are ever in the area, it is not to be missed! All of the food is wonderful but their signature item.....Coast Toast......oh my! They are so generous that they give this recipe away on their website as well as on recipe cards at the restaurant and I have tried in vain to reproduce the exact taste and texture. While good and quite delicious, the real McCoy is even better. And NO there is nothing about this recipe that fits in with the dairy free and egg free diet that we need to follow for Arthur's sake.
If you are looking for a great special occasion breakfast, brunch or even dinner entree, this is it! I only make this once or maybe twice a year. It is soo goood!
Toast Coast
compliments of Brockton Villa
1 loaf soft French bread (sliced)
1 qt. whipping cream
10 eggs
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup sugar
a pinch of salt
2 tbs. vanilla
2 tbs. orange flavoring
Combine liquid ingredients. Pour over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
Remove bread and discard liquid. Spread butter on flat grill.
Cook bread until golden brown, then bake at 450° for 5 -7 minutes or until bread is puffed up like a soufflé. Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately.
Serves 6
Notes: I have not tried any substitutions on this.
Hot Chocolate
On occasion Dacia Grace will ask me to add her favorite recipes to this blog. This happens to be one of them. She loves to cook and has quite the palate. Here is one of her favorites that she picked up from the Activity TV DVD series. (Love this series. There are many other topics other than cooking in this series.)
Hot Chocolate
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
Dash of salt
1/3 c hot water
4 c Mimicreme or other dairy free milk
3/4 tsp vanilla
Whipped cream or marshmallows
In small sauce pan whisk sugar, unsweetened cocoa and salt to remove lumps. Add water to make a paste. Over medium high heat, whisk to a smooth paste. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Reduce to medium low. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. DO NOT let it come to a boil. Skim off skin film that forms on top. Add vanilla. Whisk rapidly to create foam. Pour into cups. Add whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.
NOTES:
Can also make with regular milk for those that do not have to be dairy free.
Can also use a small amount of mint extract for a minty flavor.
Hot Chocolate
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
Dash of salt
1/3 c hot water
4 c Mimicreme or other dairy free milk
3/4 tsp vanilla
Whipped cream or marshmallows
In small sauce pan whisk sugar, unsweetened cocoa and salt to remove lumps. Add water to make a paste. Over medium high heat, whisk to a smooth paste. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Reduce to medium low. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. DO NOT let it come to a boil. Skim off skin film that forms on top. Add vanilla. Whisk rapidly to create foam. Pour into cups. Add whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy.
NOTES:
Can also make with regular milk for those that do not have to be dairy free.
Can also use a small amount of mint extract for a minty flavor.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
6 large strawberries, stems removed
1/2 c milk option (dairy or non dairy option)
1 banana
2 tsp sugar
1 c yogurt (dairy or non dairy)
Blend in blender until smooth.
1/2 c milk option (dairy or non dairy option)
1 banana
2 tsp sugar
1 c yogurt (dairy or non dairy)
Blend in blender until smooth.
Berry Best Smoothie
Living here in Oregon where berries are plentiful, we seem to always have fresh or freshly frozen berries to use for yummy smoothies. Because of all the options available now for dairy free milk options and yogurt options even Arthur can enjoy these on a regular basis.
Berry Best Smoothie
1/2 c strawberries
1/2 c blueberries
1/2 c raspberries
1 banana
1/2 c non-dairy yogurt (coconut or goat are our choices)
1 c non-diary milk (coconut, rice or almond are our choices)
1/2 c ice (optional IF all the above fruits are frozen)
Place in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed and smooth. :)
Berry Best Smoothie
1/2 c strawberries
1/2 c blueberries
1/2 c raspberries
1 banana
1/2 c non-dairy yogurt (coconut or goat are our choices)
1 c non-diary milk (coconut, rice or almond are our choices)
1/2 c ice (optional IF all the above fruits are frozen)
Place in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed and smooth. :)
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