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May is a busy time for families. Spring sports are in full swing, and there always seems to be so much to do before the school year ends. Many of us find ourselves rushing from here to there with little time to slow down. Looking for a refreshing treat that has enough nutritious oomph to keep your family going? Try one of these delicious smoothies for a lightning fast pick-me-up. The recipes below include variations for those with allergies.
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Cherry Banana Smoothie
1 banana
1 cup fresh frozen pitted cherries
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
This recipe makes two servings. Place the banana, cherries, coconut milk, vanilla extract powdered peanut butter and honey into a blender and blend.
*For those with allergies: Replace the peanut butter powder with peanut-free WowButter and the coconut milk with rice milk.
*Coconut milk is typically located in the dairy coolers where you find regular milk. Peanut butter powder is typically located in the same aisle as the peanut butter, and WowButter is generally found in the gluten free/allergy aisle.
Strawberry Smoothie
2 cup strawberries, frozen
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
This recipe makes approximately three servings. Add the strawberries, milk, yogurt, lime juice, honey and vanilla extract into the blender and mix thoroughly.
*Fresh strawberries can be substituted in this recipe. If you do use fresh strawberries, they must be rinsed, the greens removed and the berries sliced before blending. In addition, add 2 cups of ice for thickness and coldness.
* Dairy allergies? Try rice milk in smoothies. It has a very benign taste and lets the strawberry flavor shine.