Comments on: Smoothie maker http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/ International lifestyle site for mums Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:08:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Belinda B http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39937 Belinda B Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:21:18 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39937 Innocent - who do lots of yummy smoothies in the UK, have a book out which i have had for a few years and there are some really yummy recipes in it! You can buy it on Amazon. I bought the book and then the blender! Innocent – who do lots of yummy smoothies in the UK, have a book out which i have had for a few years and there are some really yummy recipes in it! You can buy it on Amazon. I bought the book and then the blender!

]]> By: Emilie http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39931 Emilie Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:34:55 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39931 I reckon blueberries are a key ingredient and I also prefer natural yogurt to milk. I like the way it makes it slightly tart which is nice with the sweetness of the fruit.... I reckon blueberries are a key ingredient and I also prefer natural yogurt to milk. I like the way it makes it slightly tart which is nice with the sweetness of the fruit….

]]> By: Michela http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39928 Michela Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:52:13 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39928 I do not like smoothies with milk, so I typically add freshly squeezed orage juice. Frozen berries and bananas are nice, but i often put pear and apples too. Ours is not kitchen aid but it's pretty sturdy and had the crushed ice features which is fantastic for mojitos.... and we have used it also for pina coladas! I do not like smoothies with milk, so I typically add freshly squeezed orage juice.
Frozen berries and bananas are nice, but i often put pear and apples too.

Ours is not kitchen aid but it’s pretty sturdy and had the crushed ice features which is fantastic for mojitos…. and we have used it also for pina coladas!

]]> By: Amanda http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39889 Amanda Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:08:33 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39889 My favorite smoothie recipe is to take the too ripe bananas, peel them, and pop those in the freezer. When the mood strikes, as it often does on hot summer afternoons, I cut up the frozen banana and toss in the blender with milk and voila. The frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice which I find dilutes the flavor. Could not be easier but is so delicious and filling that everyone in our house gets excited. Sometimes I will add berries but straight banana is the best I think! My favorite smoothie recipe is to take the too ripe bananas, peel them, and pop those in the freezer. When the mood strikes, as it often does on hot summer afternoons, I cut up the frozen banana and toss in the blender with milk and voila. The frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice which I find dilutes the flavor. Could not be easier but is so delicious and filling that everyone in our house gets excited. Sometimes I will add berries but straight banana is the best I think!

]]> By: Riley http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39867 Riley Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:13:09 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39867 Hi Esther!! You can find almond butter at any naturewinkel, the biomarkt on the Weteringschans, markt, or the Saturday farmer's market at the noordermarkt. We also love smoothies in our house and have one almost every day for breakfast, it is a great way to get in all kinds of good stuff. My daily shake includes; Banana almond milk pear and or blueberries almond butter coconut oil (it is supposed to be amazing for your skin and digestive system) flax seed Protein powder I have a couple of liquid vitamins for the whole family like D and A that I put a couple of drops in I sneak a greens powder in, it has every kind of fruit and vegetable and barley greens, wheat grass etc... you can find it where you find protein powders and my son never notices the taste. It ends up tasting like banana/ peanut butter ice cream-which is weird, but very very tasty. Enjoy your beautiful blender!!!! Hi Esther!!
You can find almond butter at any naturewinkel, the biomarkt on the Weteringschans, markt, or the Saturday farmer’s market at the noordermarkt. We also love smoothies in our house and have one almost every day for breakfast, it is a great way to get in all kinds of good stuff. My daily shake includes;
Banana
almond milk
pear and or blueberries
almond butter
coconut oil (it is supposed to be amazing for your skin and digestive system)
flax seed
Protein powder
I have a couple of liquid vitamins for the whole family like D and A that I put a couple of drops in
I sneak a greens powder in, it has every kind of fruit and vegetable and barley greens, wheat grass etc… you can find it where you find protein powders and my son never notices the taste.
It ends up tasting like banana/ peanut butter ice cream-which is weird, but very very tasty.
Enjoy your beautiful blender!!!!

]]> By: Esther http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39846 Esther Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:57:44 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39846 I'm not sure where to find natural almond butter in the Netherlands, but it sounds delicious! I love sweet and salty combined! I will also look for LSA, maybe the health stores?? I’m not sure where to find natural almond butter in the Netherlands, but it sounds delicious! I love sweet and salty combined!
I will also look for LSA, maybe the health stores??

]]> By: Morgan Chapman http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39845 Morgan Chapman Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:53:11 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39845 I love smoothies for a cool summer breakfast! I often use frozen fruit so I can avoid having to add too much ice. Bananas are always my key ingredient because they make the smoothies so thick and frothy. One of my favourites incorporates almonds and bananas - something not everyone is a fan of (I found out when living in Switzerland that our North American habit of eating salty with sweet is a tad bizarre).... but it is delish. 1 banana couple spoons of natural almond butter plain yoghurt honey milk or soy Happy Smoothie making! I love smoothies for a cool summer breakfast! I often use frozen fruit so I can avoid having to add too much ice. Bananas are always my key ingredient because they make the smoothies so thick and frothy.

One of my favourites incorporates almonds and bananas – something not everyone is a fan of (I found out when living in Switzerland that our North American habit of eating salty with sweet is a tad bizarre)…. but it is delish.

1 banana
couple spoons of natural almond butter
plain yoghurt
honey
milk or soy

Happy Smoothie making!

]]> By: Maraka http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39838 Maraka Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:04:36 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39838 I love my kitchen aid blender. My husband got me one when our daughter was moving onto solids. I admit I was like you and wanted it for the look but have not regretted it. I use it to make our daughter smoothies or pink milk like Lola as she calls it. I also use it a lot in winter for soups. My darling husband went one step further and bought me the kitchen aid stand mixer to match for Christmas. Obviously we are big fans of Kitchen Aid. Maraka I love my kitchen aid blender. My husband got me one when our daughter was moving onto solids. I admit I was like you and wanted it for the look but have not regretted it. I use it to make our daughter smoothies or pink milk like Lola as she calls it. I also use it a lot in winter for soups. My darling husband went one step further and bought me the kitchen aid stand mixer to match for Christmas. Obviously we are big fans of Kitchen Aid.
Maraka

]]> By: Sara http://babyccinokids.com/blog/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39828 Sara Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:10:49 +0000 http://babyccinoblog.com/2009/06/24/smoothy-maker/#comment-39828 Hi Esther!! I have one of these Kitchen Aids and could not live without it! We make smoothies several times a week and usually include mango, mixed berries (in winter we will opt for frozen organic as fresh either unavailable or cost a small fortune), fresh banana, a dash of honey, LSA (ground linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds), ground flaxseed, wheat germ and some plain yoghurt. Mmm! Delicious and so, so healthy! My kids love it! Gives me such pleasure knowing they are starting the school day with this in their bellies. Sometimes of course we vary it and include bonsoy milk! I have a friend who sneaks bok choy into her kids smoothies! She claims it has no flavour!! xx Hi Esther!!
I have one of these Kitchen Aids and could not live without it! We make smoothies several times a week and usually include mango, mixed berries (in winter we will opt for frozen organic as fresh either unavailable or cost a small fortune), fresh banana, a dash of honey, LSA (ground linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds), ground flaxseed, wheat germ and some plain yoghurt. Mmm! Delicious and so, so healthy! My kids love it! Gives me such pleasure knowing they are starting the school day with this in their bellies. Sometimes of course we vary it and include bonsoy milk! I have a friend who sneaks bok choy into her kids smoothies! She claims it has no flavour!! xx

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