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Blueberry Vanilla Mint Mojito

June 14, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Blueberry Vanilla Mint Mojito

Nothing adds more zing to a blueberry mojito than fresh mint and the sweet taste of vanilla rum. And this recipe only takes minutes to make. Watch your cares melt way as your glass drains away!

Cool down on a summer day with this refreshing blueberry vanilla mint mojito.
Cool down on a summer day with this refreshing blueberry vanilla mint mojito.

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Blueberry Vanilla Mojito

This drink is a crowd favorite and guests are always impressed with the freshness of the mint. Serve it on a hot summer evening or on July 4th.

5 minPrep Time

1 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. vanilla rum
  • 1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • Small handful of mint leaves
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 can lemon-lime carbonated water
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • Garnish lime slice, mint sprig

Instructions

  1. Add the mint and sugar into a muddling glass. Muddle them together until fragrant.
  2. Add vanilla rum, lime juice, and crushed ice. Shake for one minute.
  3. Pour into a glass and then fill the rest of the glass with lemon-lime carbonated water.
  4. Garnish with more blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Notes

You could substitute fresh strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries.

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Nutrition

Calories

4 cal

Carbs

1 g
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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

June 13, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

 

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Looking for an alternative to your usual dash-and-go morning coffee routine? These 5 Healthy Summer Smoothies are the perfect solution to refresh your mornings and give you a natural energy jump start.

Bonus: You add servings of vitamins from produce to your diet. And if you’re making a cool fruit smoothie, there’s no need to heat up the kitchen during the dog days of summer. Fire up that blender and mix the following recipe ingredients until well blended.

Green Detox Smoothie

Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.
Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.

This refreshing green drink boosts your immune system. Spinach is considered an anti-cancer food.

  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/4 cucumber cubed
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • Small handful fresh spinach leaves torn
  • Small handful of flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp honey

Banana Blackberry Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/2 of a banana
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

Cantaloupe Mint Smoothie

You know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you head off to work.
Do you know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you start your day. I love how quickly my Magic Bullet blender mixes up a single smoothie at a time when I’m in a hurry!
  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Small handful of fresh mint torn
  • Small handful of flat-leaf parsley

Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla Smoothie

It's dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it's healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It's our secret!
It’s dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it’s healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It’s our secret!
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie

www.onedelightfullife.com 5 Summer Smoothies Doesn't this smoothie look yummy? We'll take two please. Blend up this easy to make drink for a run-out-the-door breakfast or freeze a few to grab and go.

Yummy, right? Blend up this easy-to-make drink for a run-out-the-door sweet treat or to cool down.

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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

This thick base includes fresh, ripened fruit providing a dose of healthy vitamins to your diet. It's a great combination of sweet and tart.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 5.3 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
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Nutrition

Calories

184 cal

Fat

2 g

Carbs

42 g

Protein

4 g
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