Archive for the 'Recipes' Category

Pineapple Punch Smoothie

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Haven’t posted a smoothie recipe for a while, so thought it might a nice change to share one of my favorites. Here’s how to make a refreshing and healthy Pineapple Punch:
Ingredients:

1/3 20-oz bag frozen strawberries
1 banana
1/2 15-oz can pineapple (including juice), or several slices of fresh pineapple
3 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt
2 tbsp unsalted sunflower […]

Iced mint tea recipe

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Here’s a nice, quick iced mint tea recipe, slightly adapted from something I found over at the Cooking with Anne blog, and perfect for the warm summer days ahead. I’m afraid I’m not a green tea lover. In fact, the only tea I’ll drink has to be some kind of mint variety - peppermint and […]

Berry Boost Fruit Smoothie

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Continuing with the smoothie recipe theme (which is proving to be quite popular by the way!), here’s how to make a Berry Boost.
This fruit smoothie has no fat, a muscle boosting 22g of protein and still manages to tastes great - perfectly refreshing for the summer months.
This one’s for Tara of Graphic […]

Mocha Madness Frozen Drink

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Thanks to Runner’s World for providing the recipe for this quick, cool, bracing, low-fat treat for all the chocolate and coffee lovers out there.
Ingredients:
4 ice cubes
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 shot espresso
2 tsp cocoa powder
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Chocolate espresso smoothie recipe

Monday, May 7th, 2007

If you need a quick pick me up after a tough workout or are just looking for a satisfying snack that will keep the hunger pangs at bay, try the following
Chocolate espresso smoothie recipe.
The smoothie is low in fat, contains a healthy dose of protein to help rebuild those damaged muscles and most importantly, it […]

Q - When is a Welsh Cake not a Welsh Cake?

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

A - When it’s Marks and Spencer Drop Scone!
Welsh Marks and Spencer customers were amazed when they went in search of the national cake to discover it had been relabelled a “drop scone”.
M&S said “drop scone” was more recognisable but said it had reverted to Welsh cake as customers were unable to find the product.
The […]

[Starbucks] Mocha Frappuccino recipe

Saturday, July 16th, 2005

Ingredients [makes 2 “Grande” drinks]

3/4 cup double-strength coffee, cold

3 tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup

1 cup 1% milk

3 tablespoons Turbinado

2 cups ice

Make double-strength coffee by brewing with twice the coffee required by your coffee maker. My preference is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per each cup of coffee. Chill […]

[Starbucks] Coffee Frappuccino recipe

Saturday, July 16th, 2005

Ingredients [makes 2 “Grande” drinks]

3/4 cup double-strength coffee, cold

1 cup 1% milk

3 tablespoons Turbinado

2 cups ice

Make double-strength coffee by brewing with twice the coffee required by your coffee maker. My preference is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per each cup of coffee. Chill before using.

To make the frappuccino, combine all the ingredients in a blender […]