Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
This is the smoothie we make most often: frozen strawberries, plain yogurt and a little milk, with a few oats to make it more filling. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake but…
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Green Smoothie with Spinach, Banana and Mango
A good green smoothie should taste like fruit, not lawn clippings. The trick is proportion: a big handful of mild baby spinach disappears behind ripe banana and frozen mango, and you get…
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Fresh Mint Lemonade (Lightly Sweetened)
Homemade lemonade is quick to make and lets you decide how sweet it is. This version uses a simple syrup infused with fresh mint, which flavors the drink evenly without leaving you…
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Watermelon Agua Fresca with Lime and Mint
Agua fresca means fresh water, and this is about as simple as a drink gets: ripe watermelon blended with cold water and lime, strained, and poured over ice. It is lighter than…
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Peach Yogurt Smoothie with Vanilla
This smoothie tastes like a peach cobbler in a glass: sweet peaches, tangy yogurt, a little vanilla and a pinch of nutmeg. It is a simple four-ingredient base that works with frozen…
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie with Oats
Frozen blueberries, a ripe banana, plain yogurt and a spoonful of rolled oats make a thick, deep-purple smoothie that holds you over longer than juice. The oats blend in completely and give…
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Orange Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie
This bright, creamy smoothie blends fresh orange, frozen banana, rolled oats and plain yogurt into a drink that is substantial enough to have for breakfast. The oats make it thicker and more…
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Stovetop Spiced Apple Cider
Warm spiced cider is the drink of autumn and winter gatherings. Fresh unfiltered apple cider is gently heated with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, a few strips of orange peel and slices…
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Homemade Hot Chocolate from Scratch
Real hot chocolate made on the stove is richer and more satisfying than any instant mix, and it takes only about ten minutes. This recipe uses both unsweetened cocoa powder and a…
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Green Kiwi Smoothie with Spinach and Banana
This bright green smoothie blends ripe kiwis with banana, a handful of baby spinach, yogurt and a splash of orange juice. The kiwi brings a tangy, tropical flavor, the banana makes it…
