I hope you enjoyed the fresh orange juice and Orange-Banana smoothie. Let me know if you tried them!
First up today on our liquid diet is some cran-orange juice. My mom got a bag of cranberries from her co-op and we already had a big box of oranges. So what better way to use them!
We used about 10-11 oranges to one bag of cranberries. It was a bit tart, but definitely a hit among the family at Sunday dinner.
I love the rich redish pink color.
Next stop: pumpkin graham smoothie
Yes, it is as good as it sounds. My mom even said she felt like she was eating a dessert – so I’d recommend making it some time when you are looking for a sweet treat that isn’t so bad for you! After all, pumpkin has a host of health benefits.
Start out with 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree and a sliced banana to pop in the freezer for about an hour or two.
Once frozen, get the other ingredients you will need: milk, 2 graham crackers, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.
In a blender combine the 3/4 c. pumpkin, one banana, and a cup of milk. Blend until smooth. Then add 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon, and one crushed graham cracker.
Blend until smooth. Pour into a small cup (you only need about a half a cup serving, it is plenty sweet) and top with some crushed graham cracker and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
There ya go, folks! Pumpkin pie in a cup! And a whole lot healthier! (about 100 calories per cup)
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday!
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