This past Saturday, my hubby and I were busy completing chores around the house. Around lunchtime, we put the kiddos to bed and I decided to put some hot cocoa in the slow cooker, so that when the kids woke up, we could all have a yummy treat to enjoy! It took me about 5 minutes tops to put this ...
Drinks
Apple Pie Breakfast Smoothie
If you are looking for a yummy breakfast or snack on the go, this is just the thing. Not only was it quick to make, but it tasted SO close to a slice of apple pie, just minus all the fat and calories. I made this smoothie over the weekend for my husband and I. Once the kids saw it, I made round two ...
Breakfast Smoothie
I don't know about you, but in the mornings when the kids need to go to school, the hubby needs to head to work, errands need to be run, etc., the last thing I remember to do is eat breakfast. Ever since my hubby bought me a Vitamix, my goal has been to make smoothies on the mornings where time is ...
Whole Fruit Margarita
I have mentioned in earlier posts that my husband bought me a Vitamix recently. I had been telling him for days, weeks, and even months, all the benefits of it. One of the perks I had sold him on was the way it could easily make a yummy margarita. My husband loves the occasional margarita, ...
Very Berry Smoothie
As I have mentioned before, I have a new love in my kitchen, my Vitamix. It is an obsession. I have to use it daily, otherwise I may have with-drawls, he he!!I love experimenting with new smoothies and finding more ways to "hide" veggies in my kids drinks. This one is my kids favorite so ...
Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
I have never really been a huge breakfast fan, so making smoothies each morning, works for me! I get to come up with lots of yummy varieties, so its a new adventure each day, :)I use a Vitamix to make my smoothies, but using a different blender works for this recipe, just may need to tweak the ...
Green Smoothie
About a month ago, my husband bought me a Vitamix. I was SO excited when it arrived, and each day, my excitement only grows more. It seriously has been the best investment we have made. It makes the yummiest smoothies, ice cream, sauces, sorbet, and more. My kids love the ice cream and smoothies, ...
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Today is a nice 93 degrees with high humidity here in Houston. What I mean by nice is a horrible hot 93 degrees haha. However lucky for us I had a watermelon I had cut up a few days ago to make this amazingly refreshing agua fresca! Put a little umbrella in your cup and you put yourself in a mini ...
Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail
This refreshing cocktail comes together in no time using only 2 ingredients! Perfect for a warm summer evening, perhaps by the pool, or a gathering with friends! Some nights, a yummy cocktail sounds so yummy and goes perfectly with dinner, this happens to be one of my favorites. It is simple to ...
