Summer Drinks

Saging Con Hielo ( Plantain with Ice )

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:05:00 +0000

You can call it Saging con yelo or banana con yelo or plantain with ice. Its Sweet and perfect for a hot summer day and its easy to prepare.

Direction :

Boil the plantains first for about 10 minutes. Place water and brown sugar into casserole. Turn the heat to medium then cook the sugar until it melt. Peel then add Plantains into casserole then stir. When plantains are coated with caramel that you made then turn the heat off and let it cool for 2-5 minutes.

Then add 2-3 pcs. of caramel coated plantain in a small bowl. Add a cup of crushed ice on top and add some evaporated milk. Enjoy!

Ingredients :

1/2 or 1 kilo Plantain ( Banana Saba )
1/2 kilo Brown Sugar
Evaporated Milk ~ or Fresh Milk if you want
Crushed Ice

Creamy Fruit Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:51:00 +0000

There are a lot of ways to make a yummy fruit salad. People do have their own version, Some prefer fresh fruits and others wants to make it the easy way which is buying canned fruit cocktails. Well, for me fruit salad has to be always present especially during holidays. Like Christmas, Thanks Giving, Birthdays and Summer. So here is the most common recipe. The easy way!

Ingredients :

1 Canned Fruit Cocktail
All Purpose Cream
Condensed Milk
250g of Strawberries
250g of Kiwi
150g of Cherry ~ Optional

Direction :

Drain Fruit Cocktail then place it in bowl. Wash and slice the Strawberries and kiwi then add it in a bowl. mix the fruits. Add condensed milk then mix it again until it coat the fruits. Then add All Purpose Cream. Its up to you if you want to mix the cream or just add it on top of your salad. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours and your done. Enjoy!

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:08:00 +0000

Almost everyone love strawberry smoothie. Well, strawberries are rich in vitamin C and Iron and can help lower cholesterol. Some use strawberry as part of their diet. Why not? It's good for us especially to our body and its Delicious.

Ingredients :

250g Strawberries ~ Frozen
150ml Skimmed Milk
250ml Plain Yogurt
6-8 pcs. of Ice Cubes

Direction :

Remove the stems or stalks of strawberries. Pour the skimmed milk and plain yogurt into a blender then add the strawberries and then the ice cubes.

Note :

Add the liquid ingredients first before adding the strawberries to stop blocking the blending mechanism.

Add milk if your smoothie is too thick.

Spinach with Mango Smoothie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:14:00 +0000

Who said smoothies can make you fat? Smoothies are healthy and rich in vitamins. Like this Spinach and mango Smoothie. Spinach low in calories and High with vitamins and minerals. Mango is a high fiber fruit. So if your looking for a healthy Green Smoothie this one is for you.

Ingredients :

2-3 Cups of Fresh Spinach ~ Washed
2 Yellow Filipino Mangos ~ or any yellow mangos you prefer
1 Cup of Milk ~ ( Soya Milk - Optional )

Direction :

Peel and dice the mangos then add all ingredients into your blender. Blend until smooth.

I say soya milk is optional because personally I don't like the taste of soya milk.

Its up to you if you feel like adding soya milk to your Spinach with mango smoothie.

Choco Milk Shake With Malt Balls

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:15:00 +0000

Another Tasty Treat for the kids. Choco milk shake with malt balls added, Yummy isn't it? Grab your blender and get ready to make this delicious chocolate milk shake that your family and friends will surely love.

Ingredients :

1/2 Cup of Milk
1/4 Cup of Chocolate Powder
2 Cups of Chocolate Ice Cream
1/4 Cup of Malted Milk Balls ~ "Chopped"

Direction :

Blend 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of chocolate powder, and 2 cups of chocolate ice cream for 10-20 seconds, And then add 1/4 cup of Chopped Malted milk balls then blend it again for 10 seconds. Enjoy!

Choco Chip Smoothie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:19:00 +0000

This smoothie is one of the most fun chocolate shake recipe that anyone can do. Yummy chocolate shake with choco chips that your kids will surely enjoy. I want to call this smoothie as a smoothie for all season. Whether its summer or rainy season, you will surely enjoy this tasty smoothie.

Ingredients :

10 - 16 oz. of Oat Milk
1 tsp. of Wheat Grass Powder
2 tbsp. of Cashew Nuts
1 banana
1/2 Avocado ~ "Do not include the skin and seeds"
2 Scoops of Cacao Powder
2 tbsp. of Cacao Nibs
1 tbsp. of Honey

Direction :

Put Ingredients into your blender ( Do not add the Cacao Nibs yet ) for 40-60 seconds.

Now add the cacao nibs then blend for 20-30 seconds.

Then pour your favorite smoothie glass and enjoy this tasty smoothie.