Drinks

Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe

0 · Apr 16, 2014 · 3 Comments

Hello Whipperberry readers! Jenn here again from Clean and Scentsible. Easter is just a few days away, and if you are anything like me, you have already been digging into all of that Easter chocolate. I thought that a green smoothie recipe would be the perfect way to balance out all those sweets and provide you with a little energy boost for all of your holiday festivities. I’m sure we could all use a little detoxing after this weekend!

I have really been trying to eat more fruits and veggies lately and have found that smoothies are the best way for me to fit them all in! This tropical green smoothie recipe provides lots of healthy nutrients while still tasting delicious. Even my kiddos give it the thumbs up!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup mango
1/2 cup sliced pineapple
1/2 banana { I like using frozen bananas but you don’t have to}
1/2 cup orange juice {or any other juice, almond milk, soy milk, etc.}
large handful of kale leaves
1 tbsp sprouted chia and flax seeds {optional}

Just blend everything up and add a little pineapple for garnish. If it is too thick, add a little water and if you like it thicker, add an ice cube or two. And then just enjoy! 🙂

If you are looking for other smoothie recipes, you may also like this blueberry lemon smoothie.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter with your friends and families!

Basil Lemonade // Recipe

0 · Mar 11, 2014 · 7 Comments

Basil Lemonade from Creative Team Member Stephanie @ Life Created // I can never have enough lemons…lemon candles, lemon ice cream…lemon hand lotion…and yes, lemonade. I can drink a gallon in a day, so I have to watch how much sugar I use, but there is always a craving for something lemon in my cup on a hot day.

Maybe you have a favorite store bought brand you like to buy, or maybe you make your own!

Either way, if you like yours sweet, or tart, try adding a few basil leaves with those ice cubes next time.

It is so easy to make delicious lemonade with a hint of basil…this drink also looks pretty in a pitcher

Basil Lemonade

1 cup pure cane sugar

6 cups water

5 large basil leaves

20 lemons juiced

Directions

In a saucepan, over low-medium heat, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water and whisk well. Let cool.

Juice your lemons. It is a good idea to strain your lemon juice for pulp and seeds.

Wash your basil leaves and chop into pieces. Let your basil leaves sit in your lemon juice, refrigerated for a few hours.

Once chilled, you can strain your juice to get the basil leaves out, or leave them in if you rather.

In your container, pour the sugar water and lemon juice together, along with the remaining 4 cups of water and a lot of ice.

The ice will slowly melt, adding to dilute the lemonade. Feel free to add more water or sugar depending on if you like your lemonade tart or sugary.

Enjoy your lemonade with a hint of basil!

basil lemonade

Basil Lemonade

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

20 mins

A tasty new take on your everyday lemonade!

Author: Stephanie

Recipe type: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 cup pure cane sugar
6 cups water
5 large basil leaves
20 lemons juiced

Instructions

In a saucepan, over low-medium heat, dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of water and whisk well. Let cool.
Juice your lemons. It is a good idea to strain your lemon juice for pulp and seeds.
Wash your basil leaves and chop into pieces. Let your basil leaves sit in your lemon juice, refrigerated for a few hours.
Once chilled, you can strain your juice to get the basil leaves out, or leave them in if you rather.
In your container, pour the sugar water and lemon juice together, along with the remaining 4 cups of water and a lot of ice.
The ice will slowly melt, adding to dilute the lemonade. Feel free to add more water or sugar depending on if you like your lemonade tart or sugary.
Enjoy your lemonade with a hint of basil!

For more fun ideas and recipes from Stephanie, visit her site Life Created!

The Best Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

2 · Aug 15, 2013 · 4 Comments

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade // Happy summer day Whipperberry friends, it’s me Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs! I’m so happy to be over here again today sharing some summer love with you!

Since summer is not over yet, I’m keeping this sunny season alive as long as I can! (Trust me, in my part of the world where summer lasts 2 months, you hold on to the last, most desperate glimmer of summer hope!) But I hope you are enjoying some fantastic weather where you are too, so you can sip on this amazing summer drink!

For me, there’s just nothing quite like lemonade…and I mean the real kind. The fresh, homemade, squeezed from real lemons, lemonade. And to make this drink even better, I’m adding fresh strawberry puree! Ah. Maze. Ing. And simple. Totally worth the effort.