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Coffee Smoothie

January 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious smoothie is a perfect start to your day or break-time in the afternoon. Use your leftover coffee as the main ingredient, blend, and enjoy!


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Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup brewed coffee cold
  • 1/2 cup 1% Milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter creamy, reduced fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium Banana frozen
  • 1 cup Ice
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. The amount of ice will vary depending on desired consistency. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
  2. Tips: Place individually frozen ripe bananas in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Always peel before storing. Storing over ripe bananas can be used later in smoothies or recipes. Save leftover coffee in the refrigerator for an afternoon pick me up iced coffee or smoothie for the next day's breakfast. You can also store coffee in ice cube trays to freeze and use for smoothies. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for additional nutrition. (Food label will differ)
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Aguas Frescas Watermelon and Lime

May 24, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Did you know that watermelon is made of 96% water and a great way to hydrate these hot summer days?  The Watermelon and Lime Aguas Frescas recipe is full of natural sweetness and will be a great way to keep hydrated.  Make for your next barbeque or just keep in the fridge for the family to enjoy.


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Ingredients
  • 5 cups seedless watermelon cubed
  • 3 cups water divided
  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • 1 lime sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup Ice
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  1. Combine watermelon, 1 cup of water, and mint leaves into a blender untill liquefied.
  2. Pour the watermelon mixture into a 2 quart pitcher, add 2 cups of water and ice, stir together.
  3. Garnish the drink with thinly sliced lime rings and enjoy.
  4. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
  5. Tip: Use a strainer when pouring the liquefied watermelon into the 2 quart pitcher for a thinner consistency.
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Aguas Frescas Cucumber and Lime

May 24, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Have you had aguas frescas before?  Aguas frescas or “fresh waters” are a light refreshing beverage made from blended ripe fruit usually with sugar and water.  The Cucumber and Lime aguas frescas is a light beverage to help hydrate and add more flavor than your usual infused water.  The great thing about this recipe…NO SUGAR only natural freshness!


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Ingredients
  • 2 medium Cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 5 cups water divided
  • 1 Lime with peel wedged
  • 1 cup Ice
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  1. Combine cucumbers with 3 cups of water in blender untill liquefied.
  2. Using a strainer over the mouth of a 2 quart pitcher, pour half of cucumber mixture slowly to strain the liquid.
  3. Add the wedges of a lime to the other half of cucumber mixture in blender. Blend together for a few seconds untill chopped up into medium pieces. **Note: Blending the lime longer or into smaller pieces may give a bitter taste.
  4. Pour the remaining mixture over strainer.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and ice into the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
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