Monthly Archives: October 2012

Avocado Lavender Ice Cream

Avocado season is in full swing and I can’t get enough. How can you beat a super healthy, creamy and sweet fruit that be made into anything from a meal, sauces, dessert or by itself.

1 Avocado
1 Cup Yogurt
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 tspn Vanilla
1 Cub Almond Milk
1 Tbs Lavender Honey (We Bee Brother’s as always)
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tbs Fat Free Half & Half ( use soy if vegan)

Place all ingredients in blender and mix well. Taste and add sugar as you wish. Allow mixture to chill in fridge for 2 hours. Then place in ice cream maker to freeze for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie

Its my favorite time of year and time to go crazy with pumpkin. I actually dug out my last quart of frozen pumpkin from last year and have been playing around with it. I decided to start with a smoothie.

1 Cup Pumpkin Mashed or Canned
1 Frozen Banana
3/4 Cup Almond Milk
2 Tbsp Splenda
1 tsp Pumpkin Spice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/3 Cup Cool whip or Yogurt

Place it all in a blender and turn it on high for abut 2 minutes. Serve in a tall glass with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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