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Beverages Shakes Smoothies

Tropical Runner

1 banana
1 8 ounce canned crushed pineapple in juice
1/2 cup pina colada, liquid mix
1/2 cup orange sherbet
2 cups ice
Cut the banana in half and slice two 3/4″ slices from the middle of the banana and set aside for garnish.Put the rest of the banana and the remaining ingredients into a blender in the order listed.  Blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds or until the drink is smooth and creamy.  Add the banana slices to the top of each drink as a garnish.
2  Servings
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Beverages Smoothies

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1 cup ice, crushed
1 cup soymilk, Very Vanilla Silk brand, add more if needed
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 bananas, sliced, frozen
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon Splenda (optional)

Mix in blender until smooth.

2 Servings

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Shakes

Peanut Butter Shake

1 cup vanilla ice cream, or chocolate
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter

In a blender container, blend together ice cream, milk, and peanut butter. Makes 1 or 2 servings.

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Fruit Smoothies

Gold Medalist Smoothie

8 ounces frozen strawberries, not in syrup – do not defrost
1 banana
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1/4 cup grenadine
1 cup ice
2 fresh strawberries, for garnish

Pour all ingredients, except for the garnish, in the order listed into a blender and blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds, or until all the ice is crushed and the drirnk is smooth.  Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry.

 2  Servings

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Fruit Smoothies

Fruit Smoothies

2 -8 ounces yogurt, fat free – vanilla
2 bananas, small ripe, sliced, frozen
1 cup strawberries, sliced, frozen
1 cup berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, frozen

In a blender container, combine yogurt, bananas, and berries; cover and puree until nearly smooth.
Makes 4 servings.

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Beverages Shakes Smoothies

Elvis’ Favorite Smoothie – Banana & Peanut Butter

1 cup ice, crushed
1 cup soymilk, I used Silk Chocolate
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Mix all ingredients in blender.  If needed, add more soymilk.

2  Servings

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Beverages Eggs

Egg Nog

6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup brandy (optional)
1/4 cup rum (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
Garnishes: whipped cream, grated fresh nutmeg

Stir together egg and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and if using, brandy and rum. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into chilled egg mixture. Garnish, if desired. Yield: 8 cups. Prep: 30 min., Chill: 8 hrs.

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Fruit Smoothies

Cherry Vanilla Smoothies

1 cup ice, crushed
1 cup soymilk, Very Vanilla Silk Soymilk
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
2 bananas, frozen sliced, (optional)
1 cup cherries, frozen

Mix well in blender.

2  Servings

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Fruit Smoothies

Blueberry Banana Smoothies

1 cup ice, crushed
1 cup soymilk, Very Vanilla Silk Soymilk
1 cup blueberries, frozen
2 bananas, sliced frozen

Mix in blender until smooth.

2  Servings

OR

1 banana, sliced frozen
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 cup Soymilk

Mix in mini blender until smooth.  Add more soymilk if needed.

1 serving

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Shakes

Apple Pie Shake

2 scoops French Vanilla Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix
2 tablespoons Personalized Protein Powder (or more)
1 cup plain soy milk or nonfat milk
1 cup frozen apple slices
A few dashes each cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly until the ice cubes are completely crushed. Ice cubes are optional.