Monday, May 26, 2014

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
strawberry banana smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup fresh strawberries; diced (frozen strawberries may be used)
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced (for extra thickness use frozen bananas)
• ¾ cup milk or substitute soy, rice, almond or coconut milk
• ½ cup ice cubes
• Sprigs of mint

Directions

1. Prepare strawberries, wash thoroughly and dice into pieces
2. Cut bananas (fresh or frozen)into 1 inch slices
3. Place strawberries and bananas into a blender. Note: Reserve a few strawberries for garnish
4. Add ice cubes and choice of milk
5. Mix ingredients on low until well blended. If needed, stop the blender and stir mixture away from the sides and near the blade
6. Serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of strawberry. Goes well with cookies, a muffin or a favorite sandwich

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe Website


Monday, May 19, 2014

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

What's better than a cool popsicle in the summer...especially mixed with a cool glass of lemonade?!  I think I would want that!

Below is an easy recipe that teaches you the steps 1 by 1 to make this delicious popsicle!

"Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles" Martha Stewart

Ingredients:

1pound of strawberries
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
2 cups of lemonade

serves: 16 people (1 popsicle per person)


DIY ACTIVITIES

As a 12-year-old, I am always looking for fun and enjoyable activities to do during my free time.  Some of my favorite activities are making diy (do it yourself) projects.

Click on the links below to find great diy activities for boys and girls.