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Grapefruit Hibiscus Tea Smoothies

By Jen, on April 23rd, 2011%

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

About the Photos:
I finally got a real camera. Until today, all pictures posted on this blog have been taken with an iPhone camera. (And, as I like to point out- very little patience). I finally gave in and bought a Canon Rebel T2i. These pictures are my first using the camera.

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Berry Chocolate Smoothies

By Jen, on January 30th, 2011%

Here’s a new recipe for blueberry banana smoothies. A spoonful of cocoa powder is a tasty addition that pairs well with the berries. The result is like sipping chocolate covered blueberries through a straw.

Berry Chocolate Smoothies
1 cup unsweetened vanilla or original almond milk or soymilk
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave syrup
Few drops pure vanilla

Add almond milk, bananas, blueberries, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings

Tip: If you like a thicker (and colder) smoothie, blend in a few ice cubes.

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Chocolate Almond Smoothies

By Jen, on December 29th, 2010%

Craving a treat but don’t want to break the calorie bank? Try this chocolate almond smoothie recipe. It tastes like a shake, but has the goodness of smoothie ingredients like banana, almond milk and almond butter. Cocoa powder provides a chocolate fix, while pure maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness. Sip on this, and skip the ice cream.

Chocolate Almond Smoothies
1 cup unsweetened vanilla or original almond milk
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons almond butter or 20 raw almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave syrup
1 cup ice cubes

Add almond milk, bananas, almond butter, cocoa powder and maple syrup to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings

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