Orange Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

April 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

1/4 cups orange juice 1/4 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon coconut milk ‐‐ * 1/2 banana 1/4 teaspoons ginger root ‐‐ fresh, peeled, grated 1/2 cups crushed ice or 2 small ice cubes * can be made from fresh or dried coconut or purchased bottled. Instructions: Do not use the canned coconut mix for mixed drinks as it is very sweet and different. If using fresh coconut, cut coconut meat into 1ʺ pieces & place equal amounts of coconut & hot water in food processor or blender. Puree at high speed for a couple... [Read the full story]

Banana Hazelnut Smoothie

April 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

4 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 cups hazelnuts 1 cup ice cubes 1/4 cups milk 1/4 cups dark rum or hazelnut liqueur 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, for garnish (optional) Instructions: Place the sliced bananas in a sealed plastic bag and put them in the freezer for 1 hour. Place the brown sugar and 1/4 cups hazelnuts in a blender and grind together until fine. Place the frozen bananas, ice cubes, milk, and rum in the blender with the sugar and nut mixture. Blend... [Read the full story]