Fruit Smoothie

My son came home from Jr. High insisting that we make Orange Julius and to get the recipe from his class website. As I was looking I found this recipe and had all the ingredients for it so I whipped it up in about one minute and enjoyed a delicious and refreshing smoothie. I am so glad to have this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

1 cup fresh orange juice

1 banana

2 T. sugar

1 1/2 cups ice

2 fresh strawberries (for garnish)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except for garnish. Blend in blender until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with strawberries.

Lemon Water

My friend served this at a baby shower. She served it out of a large, cute, clear container and put limes in it. We make it often and leave it on the counter in a large drink container with a spigot. That way, everyone, including the 3 year old, enjoy it all day long. It is really good and refreshing. GREAT for summer.

Ingredients:


5 quarts cold water
3 cups sugar
1 T. citric acid
1 T. lemon extract
Ice


Directions:


Mix and serve.
(Add limes, lemons, raspberries or any fruit desired for extra flavor and a great appearance:)

*I found citric acid at a local health food store. It was $2.00 for about a cup and a half.

Orange Julius (Morning Orange Drink)

I love this drink! It is sweet, easy to make, and good any time of the day! You can also throw in a banana or some frozen strawberries for a delicious variation!

Ingredients:

1 can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 c. cold water
1 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
10 ice cubes

Directions:

Combine first five ingredients in a blender at high speed. Add ice cubes, a few at a time, blending until smooth. Serve immediately. Yum!