Jun 24, 2013

Smoothies {Dessert and Adult}

This is the last week of featuring smoothies.

Thank you to everyone who allowed me use of their pictures.  Be sure to visit all the featured blogs for recipes.

In case you missed them, there were
Smoothies with Unusual Ingredients
Classic & Favorite smoothies 

Sticking with tradition, I've saved dessert for last...Dessert & Adult Smoothies.
I can't guarantee that these dessert smoothies aren't going to show up as breakfast though.

Raspberry Banana Smoothie (or not) from Carole 
@ Carole's Chatter  
While Carole may be on the fence about if this brandy and raspberry blend is officially a smoothie, I'm going to call it an adult smoothie.  
Carole hosts a weekly link-up called Food on Friday.  Each week is a new theme (shrimp, garlic, cake, etc.).  It's a good resource when you have an ingredient and don't know what to do with it.  Carole's Chatter is not solely a food blog, but you will find some delicious recipes like Spicy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots in Orange & Lemon Butter, & Crispy Skin Chicken.  


This blend that includes vanilla yogurt, cinnamon, and brown sugar is a nice cold treat to end a hot day.  (Or start one)
Chaya maintains 2 food blogs.  Her creations are often based on what she has on hand, so a lot of what you'll find are Chaya originals.   You'll also can find a My Meatless Monday link-up each week at My Sweet and Savory.  Chaya's Potato Spinach Pie is a meatless dish she recently shared and one I'm itching to make.  Creamy Garlic Vegetables and Baked Apple Pie Wontons also top my list.   


Coffee and chocolate alert!
Stirring the Pot is the blog I have followed the longest--before I had my own blog and before I knew what blogging was all about.  Kim is also a long-time and very supportive follower of my blog...one of my first followers, actually.  She co-hosts I Heart Cooking Clubs which I've had a blast with over the years.  Kim will have you in stitches and make your mouth water with her beautiful photos.  Try Pasta with Whole Cloves of GarlicChicken, Broccoli, and Pasta Casserole, and Mexican Tortilla Salad with Cotija Cheese and Cilantro-Pepita Dressing.



Nutella, people.  Nutella!
The thing that hooked me about Terry's blog is that her and her husband live and work out of their RV.  Which means Terry cooks her heart out in an RV kitchen.  You'll be amazed like I am by the things she makes in such a small space!  I've made Terry's Mexican Pasta and it was a hit with my family.  Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Chile Beef and Seafood Pizza are on my "to try" list.  

Go see Carole, Chaya, Kim, and Terry tell them "hi."
Carole    
Carole's Chatter
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Chaya    
My Sweet & Savory  /  Bizzy Bakes
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Kim    
Stirring the Pot
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Terry    
RV Life & Food

My thanks to these four super ladies for sharing their creations.
And, of course, thanks for the booze and sweets!

Cantaloupe, Honey, and Vanilla Smoothie 
is something I put together with over-ripe cantaloupe I needed to use.


I made it for breakfast, but it is on the sweet and heavy side.  
Also, I make my breakfast smoothies the night before and this one can't sit overnight.  The cantaloupe separates big time.


Another dessert smoothie:  Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana

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Cantaloupe, Honey, and Vanilla Smoothie


Makes 2 servings--about 8 oz each

2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp honey
1/4-1/2 cup low-fat milk

Combine all the ingredients in a blender, using 1/4 cup milk.  Blend well.  Add additional milk if you'd prefer a thinner consistency.


Linking with:

Food on Friday: Melons @ Carole's Chatter
Jam Hands  Hearth and Soul blog hop at Premeditated Leftovers Feeding Big
Love Bakes Good Cakes
nap-time creations
White Lights on Wednesdays
Miz Helen’s Country Cottage Photobucket
BWS tips button Freedom Fridays
Memories by the Mile
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MyMeatlessMondays







15 comments:

  1. Mmmm, great flavours here, Michelle. Thanks for linking up and have a great week!

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  2. Thanks for including me. I follow both Chaya and Carole but will have to pop over and check out Kim's blog.

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  3. Thanks for the lovely feature, Michelle. I am honoured.

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  4. I will take one of each please!!

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  5. Guess what I have, cantelope, yogurt and honey. Guess what I am making. Thank you.

    Thanks for such beautiful write ups, each and everyone of them. I must check out the other blogs although they are not strangers to me.

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  6. Delish!! I love them all :) I'll share this tomorrow on FB and I have pinned it!

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  7. I LOVE smoothies, never tried this mixture before, but I will be. Pinned it. Thank you for sharing it on Tuesday Trivia.
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  8. Nice round up of delicious smoothies...Haven't try cantaloupes in a smoothie,looks delicious,will try it soon...

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  9. I am always looking for delicious add-ins for my morning protein shake and you have inspired me to try cantaloupe! This smoothie looks great - perfect for a summertime dessert. Pinning this right now. Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays, can't wait to see what you link up next week!

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  10. Thanks for including me in the roundup and also for the sweet comments. It's funny to me that you say I have you in stitches. I always feel like you are the one making me laugh:)

    I love all these smoothies and am definitely interested in your cantaloupe smoothie. I've never ever seen a cantaloupe smoothie before but I know I'd be a fan.

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  11. All the smoothies look absolutely delicious, and I really like your cantaloupe, vanilla and honey smoothie. Cantaloupe has to be my favourite type of melon and this is such a great way to serve it. Thank you for sharing your recipe, and the other lovely smoothies, with the Hearth and Soul hop.

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  12. If it is super hot hear in NY you must be in hell right now. Are you living on these smoothies? I think I could in the heat. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday,

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  13. You just can't beat a good smoothie, can you? :) Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!

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  14. Wow! Great list! The Cinanilla smoothie looks great. I've been on a smoothie kick and am seeing so many great smoothies! Yum!

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  15. Yum, I love my smoothies. Great combinations :)

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