TEN GREAT SMOOTHIES

(Submitted by Francine T. Ryan)

Fran got the idea for these recipes from a Martha Stewart show. There's something here for every taste. Alcohol may be substituted for the milk in any of the smoothies.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Serves 2

2 bananas

1-1/2 cups pineapple(fresh or canned)

1-1/2 cups milk

2 or 3 dates (optional)

1-2 tablespoons shredded coconut

2 tablespoons maple syrup

ice cubes

Coffee Lover's Smoothie

Serves 2

1-1/2 milk
1/2 cup cold coffee
2-3 ice cubes
2 bananas
a dash of cinnamon

Two Berry Smoothie

Serves 1-2

1 banana
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh halved strawberries
1/2 cup milk

Easy Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Serves 1-2

This shake is made with canned tropical fruit salad, a good solution when fresh fruits are unavailable.

1 cup canned tropical fruit salad, drained of juice
1/2 cup milk

Summer Smoothie

Serves 1-2

Try this shake in the summer when peaches are in season.

1 peach, cut
1 kiwi, peeled and cut
1/2 banana
1/2 cup milk

Mango Nectarine Smoothie

Serves 1-2

1 nectarine, cut
1 banana
1/2 cup mango pieces
1/2 cup milk

Pear Smoothie

Serves 1

2/3 cup canned pears, drained
2/3 cup milk

Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie

Serves 1

2/3 cup diced cantaloupe
1 banana
milk

Nectarine Blueberry Smoothie

Serves 1

A smoothie kids will love.

1 nectarine, cut
1/2 cup blueberries
milk

Prune Banana Smoothie

Serves 1

6 dried prunes
1 banana
milk

About Francine: Fran is an internet friend with whom I have shared many conversations about cooking. Now she wants to share these recipes with you. I'm sure she would love to hear from you if you have any questions or comments. Her email address is FRAN122245@aol.com.

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Disclaimer: This recipe was submitted by a visitor and has not been tested by Teri's Kitchen.

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