Grapefruit Hibiscus Tea Smoothies

Hibiscus tea ice cubes are the key to an ultra refreshing smoothie. Simply brew hibiscus herbal tea and freeze in ice cube trays. Use the tea ice cubes in place of plain ice for a fruit smoothie with gorgeous color and a pop of hibiscus tea flavor. Great with citrus fruits, especially grapefruit.

Grapefruit Hibiscus Tea Smoothies
1 large grapefruit
8 hibiscus tea ice cubes
Natural sweetener, if needed

Peel, section and juice grapefruit. (Cut grapefruit into supremes- remove all pith. Discard any seeds.) Add grapefruit sections with juice and hibiscus tea ice cubes to blender container. Cover and blend until slushy. Sweeten to taste.

Makes 2 servings

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Vegan Pumpkin Smoothies

What’s the secret to making a non-dairy smoothie that tastes rich and creamy? Start with banana and soymilk for a smooth and creamy texture, then add your favorite flavorings. Here’s an easy pumpkin spice smoothie recipe that’s dairy-free.

Vegan Pumpkin Smoothies
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
1 cup soymilk or other non-dairy milk
1 medium banana
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup ice cubes
Pure maple syrup or agave syrup

Add pumpkin, soymilk, banana, cinnamon and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Add maple or agave syrup if needed; cover and blend to combine.

Makes 2 servings

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