Smoothies

Banana and Maple Smoothie

| Rekha Vengalil

 

Packed with much goodness that it makes a complete breakfast in a glass. Easy to whip up and makes it perfect for those busy work mornings.

 

You need –

  • Banana – 2 large, peeled and halved
  • Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup
  • Maple syrup – 3 tablespoon
  • Ice cubes – 5-6 nos

 


How to –

Everything into a blender; process till smooth and the ice cubes are crushed.
Serve chilled immediately.

 

Lychee-blueberry smoothie

| Rekha Vengalil


And finally the sky has cleared up and the haze has reduced. So is me back to feeling better! 

Well on that note here’s a refreshingly delicious smoothie. 

You need –

  • Fresh lychee – peeled and de-seeded, 1 cup
  • Fresh blueberries – 1/2 cup
  • Condensed milk – 1/4 cup ( or adjust to your taste)
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Ice cubes – 5 nos
How to-

Put all ingredients into the bender and blend till smooth.

Pour into serving glasses and serve chilled.

 

Strawberry and oats breakfast smoothie

| Rekha Vengalil

Call it a breakfast on the go! A healthy start indeed.


You need –
  • Rolled oats – ½ cup
  • Fresh strawberries – ½ cup
  • Low fat strawberry flavour milk – 1 cup
  • Fresh cream (optional) – ¼ cup
  • Sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • Ice cubes – 5-6


How to-

Everything into a blender; process till smooth and the ice cubes are crushed.



Serve chilled.


Sending this recipe to – Foodabulous Fest Event organised by Simply TADKA and host by Daily Chores

Blueberry-Oreo blast

| Rekha Vengalil
Ah! another beautiful day and I am happy I have been able to get some nice shots… Playing with colors was fun. Fresh flowers are a delight indeed. They don’t just add a character to your home but every time you look at them, they bring a smile on your face. #Life is beautiful.
On the food photography front its a happy me again. Shobha who is a vegetarian left a lovely comment for my shrimp pickle post. She said she loved the pictures. I am glad I have tried to make my food look appetizing.:)

Over to the recipe. I had promised my daughter that I will make her a drink with ice cream. Decided I will make a milk shake for her with her favorites; blueberries, Oreo and vanilla ice cream and called it blueberry-Oreo blast :), it was indeed a blast! We loved it… 

You need –
  • Fresh blueberries – 125 grams
  • Oreo biscuits – 6 (I used blueberry flavour) + 2 for garnishing
  • Milk – 1 ½ cups
  • Vanilla ice-cream – 2 scoops
  • Ice cubes – 4-5
How to –

Blend all the ingredients in a blender till smooth..

 
Pour into a serving glass and garnish with Oreo biscuits.
 
 
Serve chilled 
 
 

Lychee-strawberry juice

| Rekha Vengalil
 
You need –
  • Lychee – 150 grams
  • Strawberries – 10-12 nons
  • Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
  • Honey – 1-2 tablespoon(s) or as required
  • Ice cubes – 5-6 nos
  • Cold water – 1 ½ cup
How to –
In a blender, blend all ingredients till smooth. If you wish to you can pass it through a sieve. Cover and refrigerate until very cold before you serve.