'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Arby's Jamocha Shake

Personally I am not a fan of Arby's anything so I cannot vouch for the Jamocha Shake.  However, copycat recipes are always a good way to save money.

Arby's Jamocha Shake

1 cup cold coffee
1 cup low fat milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Combine the coffee, milk and sugar in a blender and mix on medium speed for 15 seconds to dissolve the sugar.

Add ice cream, and chocolate syrup then blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Stop blender and stir mixture with a spoon if necessary to help blend ingredients.

Pour drink into two 16-ounce glasses.

Recipe from www.TopSecretRecipes.com / Picture from Arbys.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Pauling's Punch

Next time you come down with a cold or are feeling under the weather, try this immune building smoothie.

Pauling's Punch

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 lemon, peeled and seeded
1/2 grapefruit, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup ice
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and crushed

1 tablespoon molasses

Blend together.

*Ginger is said to act much like aspirin and is effective in treating motion sickness.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Peach Milkshake

*This posted a week early so if you saw it last week - sorry.


Chick-Fil-A has a Summer seasonal shake - the peach milkshake.  Cool and refreshing!

Peach Milkshake

1 cup sliced fresh peaches or frozen thawed peaches
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup milk

Blend peaches with pineapple juice and sugar until smooth. Add ice cream and blend until soft; pour in milk and pulse to mix in. Pour shake into chilled glasses.

Recipe from SouthernFood.about.com / Picture from www.HealthyFamilyFun.org

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Heart's Desire

Again, men, this one is for the ladies. This smoothie is under the chapter labeled "Smoothies to Strengthen the Reproduction System." That should about sum it all up.

Heart's Desire

1/2 cup purple grape juice
1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup black cherry nonfat yogurt
1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon flaxseed powder
1 tablespoon wheat germ

Blend together.

*Flaxseed contains plant estrogens that relieve the symptoms of menopause and help the body regulate hormone levels. 

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Funfetti Milkshake

This milkshake looks so delicious and like a ton of fun.  If you love sprinkles, then this is definitely the shake for you!

Funfetti Milkshake

1 box Funfetti cake mix
Additional ingredients the box direction call for (except eggs)
4-5 cups milk
4-5 scoops vanilla ice cream

Blend together. Serve with extra sprinkles. For an added fun look, rub a little bit of corn syrup on the edges of the glass then dip them in sprinkles.

Recipe and picture from ABeautifulMess.typepad.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Granola Smoothie

Watching your weight? Me too! Well, I usually watch it go up but none the less I watch it. :) However, this smoothie promotes a weight loss type of diet. Who doesn't want that?

Granola Smoothie

1 cup low fat milk
1/4 cup lowfat granola
1/2 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
1 frozen banana, cut into pieces

Blend together.

*Yogurt adds protein, calcium, and beneficial microflora.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Caramel Latte Milkshake

Starbucks makes a caramel frappuccino and according to my resident barista (aka Chris), this recipe for a Caramel Latte Milkshake recipe would be similar to the caramel frappuccino from Starbucks. The only exception is the Starbucks drink is made using ice instead of ice cream. Bottom line? Delicious either way!

Caramel Latte Milkshake

1 cup cold milk
1/3 cup caramel sundae syrup
2 cups coffee ice cream

Place milk, caramel syrup and coffee ice cream in blender. Blend until smooth and thick.

Recipe from www.1st-Milkshake-n-Smoothie-Recipes.com / Picture from www.ButtermilkPress.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Purple Smoothie

Original name, huh? Your body can be rid of toxins found in pesticides, carbon monoxide, etc., by providing it with the vitamins, minerals needed to detoxify.

Purple Smoothie

1 cup purple grape juice
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon brewer's yeast

Blend together.

*Banana supplies B6, the brewer's yeast supplies B12 and the orange juice supplies folic acid.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life! / Picture from www.AllHealthyRecipes.net

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Nutella Milkshake

Nutella.  Nutella.  Nutella.  Words so sweet (pun intended) to my ears.  I absolutely positively love Nutella.  My biggest complaint is that Nutella costs about a year's worth of wages for one small bottle.  Not really but at almost $4 a jar, it's not very often put on our grocery list.  However, after seeing this recipe, I may have to save up my pennies and snag a jar soon!

Nutella Milkshake

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons Nutella

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth. Serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup if desired.

Recipe and picture from KirbieCravings.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Yogurt Cooler Smoothie

Ache?  Pain?  Blackberries and pineapples both contain Salicylates which is a natural form of aspirin.  Nature's medicine cabinet.

Yogurt Cooler Smoothie

1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice


Blend together.


*Pineapple contains an enzyme that digests protein.
*Yogurt is a natural source of friendly bacteria and a natural antibiotic.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life! / Picture from recipes.doctissimo.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Apple Pie Milkshake

America's most favorite pie - the apple pie. Combine that with the dairy deliciousness known as ice cream and you have the apple pie milkshake that none can deny.

Apple Pie Milkshake

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, chilled (NOT evaporated milk)
1 cup applesauce, chilled
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider, chilled
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
3 cups crushed ice
Apple wedges, optional

In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, applesauce, apple juice, and apple pie spice.

With blender running, gradually add ice, blending until smooth. Serve immediately. Garnish with apple wedges.

Recipe from www.1st-milkshake-n-smoothie-recipes.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes and Smoothies - Grapefruit Tea

Tired? Me too! This tea contains a small amount of caffeine to boost your energy levels while the grapefruit prevents the breakdown of the caffeine so it remains effective longer. Yes, please!!

Grapefruit Tea

1 cup brewed green or black tea, cooled
1 cup grapefruit pieces
2 - 3 ice cubes

Blend together.

*Grapefruits are a source of Vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium, and inositol, a member of the Vitamin B complex.
*Grapefruits is the perfect fruit for those with heart disease.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes and Smoothies - Creamy Pudding Shake

If you enjoy thick creamy milkshakes, try making it with a pudding mix. What?!? It's true! Your milkshake will turn out thicker while at the same time creamier. Intriguing!

Creamy Pudding Shake

3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend for 20 seconds or until smooth and frothy.

Recipe from Cooks.com / Picture from KraftFoods.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes and Smoothies - Tall Red Witch Smoothie

What a name, huh? Guys, sorry, this is one specifically for the ladies. This tomato based smoothie is a source of bone building calcium and phytoestrogens.

Tall Red Witch Smoothie

1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon brewer's yeast
1 tablespoon wheat germ

Blend together.

*Brewer's Yeast is an excellent source of all the B-complex vitamins.
*A tablespoon will replenish the B vitamins lost from stress or use of birth control pills.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Hawaiian Shake

The Tropics - warm, sandy, beachy, warm. Sounds delightful! This shake is more like a ice cream float than your traditional milk shake, but it will take you to a warm quiet place where the sounds of water crashing on the shore fill your ears . . . need. to. book. tropical. vacation. soon!

Hawaiian Shake

1 cup chilled pineapple juice2 cups chilled milk
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup chopped ice
Vanilla ice cream

Mix juices and sugar, add ice and milk. Blend in blender until frothy. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe from Cooks.com / Picture from CuttingCouponsIncKC.blogspot.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes and Smoothies - Ginseng Soother

Stress can lead to all kinds of health issues in our bodies. This Ginseng Soother is a stress reducer with the addition of Ginseng. I'm not a particular fan of kiwifruit, but my Chris and Elianna love them.

Ginseng Soother

2 kiwifruits, cut in half and flesh scooped out

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup ice
Ginseng supplement (see label for recommended dosage)

*Ginseng protects against stress and normalizes an abnormal state.
*Kiwis are a source of Vitamin C (almost twice as much as an orange), potassium and fiber.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life! / Picture from Zespri.eu

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Avocado Shake

 Did you know that an avocado is really a fruit? Me either. The Avocado Shake is a popular shake in the Philippines and Vietnam that is a traditional treat. I love avocados but have only eaten them in savory dishes not sweet so I am excited to try this in the very near future.

Avocado Shake

1 avocado - peeled, pitted and cubed
5 cubes ice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1-1/3 cups milk
1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Place avocado, ice, sugar, milk, lemon juice and ice cream into a blender. Puree until smooth.

*Avocados are a source of potassium, folic acid, vitamin E, oleic acid and protein

*Half an avocado contains more potassium than in one banana.

*Oleic acid is the fatty acid that is credited to decreasing heart disease and cancer.

Recipe from AllRecipes.com (by Alexis) / Picture from Phamfatale.com / Information from Smoothies for Life!

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Iced Tropical Blonde

This smoothie is said to be a calorie burner and will transport you to a warm sunny beach.  Well, the last part may not be true except in your dreams.

Iced Tropical Blonde

1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup mango slices
1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

*Add soy or milk protein to balance out the carbohydrate content of the smoothie. Protein is needed to burn fat properly. High insulin levels promote fat storage, and protein powders can help to keep the body's insulin levels even.

Recipe and information from Smoothies for Life! / Picture from media1.onsugar.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Hershey's Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake

Chocolate and peanut butter is my ultimate favorite combination of flavors! Throw it into a shake and viola! one of my very favoritest things!

Hershey's Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake

1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup chocolate syrup
Maraschino cherry (optional)
Whipped topping

Place ice cream, milk, peanut butter and syrup in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth.

Garnish with whipped topping and cherry, if desired.

Recipe and picture from Hersheys.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Fruit Smoothie

How can something so simple be so delicious and potentially good for you?  Simple ingredients that just taste good! 

Fruit Smoothie

1 cup milk
1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
1/2 cup fruit of choice

Wheat germ*

Blend all together.

*Wheat germ is a natural source of lecithin which is important for memory and the proper function of the liver.

*One tablespoon of wheat germ will add two grams of protein and one gram of fiber.

Recipe and wheat germ information from Smoothies for Life! / Picture from www.shoreturtle.com

'Tis the Season for Shakes & Smoothies - Shamrock Shake

It's April (no joke! - ok a day late) and a month of healthy salads is over and we are on to Shakes and Smoothies.  Well smoothies can be a bit on the healthy side but shakes, well there is nothing healthy there and I won't be sorry.  

McDonald's makes a mint (pun intended) on the Shamrock Shake around St. Patrick's Day.  Who knew it was super easy to make?  

Shamrock Shake

2 cups vanilla ice cream

1-1/4 cups milk

1/4 teaspoon mint extract

8 drops green food coloring

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Stop blender to stir with a spoon if necessary to help blend ice cream. Pour into 12- ounce cups.

Recipe from Food.com