turbinado sugar

Dairy Free Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

We have a great local coffee place that makes these outstanding all fruit pineapple coconut smoothies but my wallet needs a break.

Because my daughter needs to be dairy free, I decided to make my own dairy free version.  

Here is the winning recipe that accompanied my children’s dinner this evening.  Children mentioned that it tasted even better than the local coffeehouse’s version-Win!!!

Dairy Free Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Dairy Free Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

1 Can Organic Coconut Milk

1 Small Banana (optional)

2 Cups Frozen Pineapple (if using fresh pineapple, use less coconut milk)

1/4 Cup Dehydrated, Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut

2 Tbs Chia Seed

Raw Turbinado Sugar (optional and to taste)

Place  all ingredients in order listed.  Fill blender with ice.  Blend.

Strawberry Limeade Slushie Recipe

Strawberry Limeade Slushie Recipe

Who hasn’t gone to their local fast food joint and purchased one of those delectable high calorie slushies?  I know I have and my children particularly enjoy them.  However, those “fruit” slushes are loaded with sugar, artificial food coloring, calories and high fructose corn syrup (HCFS).  Do YOU REALLY  want your child bouncing off the car walls or wasting your daily caloric allotment on that drink?  I know I don’t, so yesterday I came up with my healthier version of a Strawberry Limeade as part of my children’s after school snack.

Strawberry Limeade Slushie

Slice Enough Limes to make at least 6 ounces of juice when squeezed

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Pour the Juice into your favorite blender- Mine is the Blendtec

Add 4-6 ounces water

Toss in a HANDFUL of either fresh or frozen strawberries.  Preferably organic.  I use frozen since I can reduce the amount of ice I need and because strawberries are not grown locally year round.

Add Stevia or Turbinado Sugar to taste

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Fill blender with Ice

Enjoy the puckering taste of limes and strawberries and hear the delighted squeals!

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