We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It can help your kids stay alert and perform better in class. Smoothies are great for the entire family. Whether you are running off to work or the gym, or getting the kids to school. Try this strawberry or chocolate soy milk smoothie recipe to help you & your kids get through those morning rush hours.

Strawberry or Chocolate Soymilk Smoothie Recipe

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Preparation time -10 to 15 minutes

Yields -2 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup soy milk- Plain or vanilla as per choice

2 cups frozen strawberries

2 tablespoons honey-If you opt for plain soy milk, this will help to add a little sweetness.

2 teaspoons strawberry jam (optional)

5-6 almonds (soaked in milk)

Procedure:

Combine all ingredients in a hand blender and whirl until frothy. Make sure that strawberries are pulverized to the maximum.

Even though frozen strawberries will help to chill the smoothie, you can add ice cubes before blending, if the ingredients are not cold enough.

Pour and serve chilled

Alternatives:

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Similarly, instead of strawberries, you can add other healthy and delicious fruits such as mangoes or bananas. If you like blueberries, you can team it up with mixed or orange juice. Alternatively, as kids are fond of chocolate, you can use chocolate soy milk with chocolate protein powder for that extra energy boost.

Overall, smoothies are simple, quick, and healthy and can be easily served as a snack or a supplement to a meal. While the above process will yield approximately 2 servings, you can always double the ingredients if you wish to make it a family breakfast. On weekends or special occasions, you can also let you kids choose or add their own ingredients.

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Fight the summer heat with cool smoothies. Not just cool, make it healthy too. Your body needs to cool down especially if you are exposed to the scourging heat of the sun. Of course, you can have water to neutralize your body temperature. But isn’t it great if your water has extra flavors?

Smoothies are very helpful in your body. These low-calorie drinks are perfect for summer picnics or any outdoor activities. You will be amazed how these smoothies are so easy to mix and yet packed with fruit flavors that you will definitely love.

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These healthy smoothies are great drinks for all ages. If you are looking for not just cool but healthy smoothies, try these delicious refreshments this summer:

Honeydew Mimosas

Blend 1 cup ice with ½ honeydew and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir in 1 (750-ml) bottle of sparkling wine (4 servings).

Mango Smoothie

For a light morning meal, blend 1 cup chopped mango, ¼ cup low fat vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons orange-mango juice, 1/3 cup ice, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1 teaspoon lime juice.

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Ultimate Rum Punch

Stir together ¾ cup golden rum, ½ cup coconut rum, 1/4 cup apricot brandy, 1 cup pineapple juice, ¾ cup orange juice, and ¼ cup grapefruit juice (6 servings).

You can have them served in one event and have your guest choose which one they like the most. These smoothies can also be served at home during weekend family bonding. Just have the entire ingredient ready in different containers and you can have your favorite smoothie anytime you wanted. Your loved ones will be impressed with these fruity and delicious smoothies. For parties and gatherings, these can also serve as your healthy options especially this summer. Make sure to choose fresh ingredients to achieve the flavors you are looking for.

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Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the time of the year that we celebrate the love we have for our fathers.  People have different way to celebrate this occasion like family gatherings, picnics, parties or even a simple family dinner will do. But any of these is perfect when you’re together as one loving family.

If you’re planning to host the Father’s Day celebration, grilled recipe is a must! But don’t you think that you can only grill meat products. Have you tried grilling a watermelon? Yes, you read it right. And not only that it’s grilled but also spicy. This is definitely mouth-watering and fiery recipe that will pump up the celebration. This is so easy to prepare and quick to grill, which is perfect for a side dish. Get your grilling equipment ready and prepare the ingredients. Here’s how to make the delicious grilled spicy watermelon recipe for the Father’s Day celebration: Thanks HGTV for this recipe!

Honey Grilled Spicy Watermelon Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey, divided
• 2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce
• Pinch salt
• 1 medium watermelon
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro

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Procedure

1. Preheat grill to high.
2. In bowl, whisk together lime zest, juice, half of the honey, garlic chili sauce and salt.
3. Cut watermelon into 1-inch-thick wedges. Lightly drizzle each side with remaining honey, and place on grill in batches. Grill until just browned, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Place watermelon slices on a plate, and drizzle with lime dressing. Garnish with cilantro.

Pretty quick, right? You can now enjoy the zesty grilled watermelon. If you have all the ingredients as indicated, you should be able to serve at least 10 persons. You can also accompany this recipe with chicken, ribs or shrimp. Don’t forget to garnish it with a fresh organic cilantro. This savory side dish will surely impress your father and other family members as well.

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Having fun under the sun makes you thirst more than ever. But this should never be a problem. A lot of drinks are available to quench your thirst. If you want an ultimate thirst-buster, you can try this cool frothy summer milkshake recipe. It’s a super frothy milkshake that will definitely satisfy your thirst. You only need a few ingredients to mix and a few minutes to shake. The cool frothy summer milkshake recipe can be your best buddy this summer.

Frothy Strawberry Summer Milkshake

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Milkshake Recipe Ingredients:

1 pint(s) vanilla ice cream, softened

1/2 cup(s) whole milk

1 pound(s) strawberries, hulled and quartered

2 teaspoon(s) finely grated lemon zest

Milkshake Directions:

1. In a blender, purée the ice cream and milk until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Rinse out the blender. Add the strawberries and lemon zest and purée. Top the milk shakes with some of the strawberry purée and serve.
2. And that’s all you need to do! You can now quench your thirst and enjoy its cool frothy flavor. The strawberry makes it so flavorful and tasty. And best of all, everything is done in around 7 minutes only. Isn’t that cool?
3. The whole ingredients should make at least 4 servings.

Need More Strawberry Recipes?

Take a look at our favorite strawberry desserts for the season. We also love this strawberry and cantaloupe popsicles recipe for hot, sticky summer days.

You can easily impress your loved ones or friends with this cool frothy and ultra-creamy recipe. The cool frothy summer milkshake is an easy summer favorite. You have the flavor, aroma and creaminess of a milkshake that you ever wanted. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give this recipe a try!

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Wouldn’t it be great if we could enrich our bodies with antioxidants in a great tasting way? Our body needs antioxidants. It protects our cells against the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants found in these fruits and vegetables prevent cancer, heart diseases and other sickness. Smoothie recipes are one way to get the vitamins and nutrients you need.

One of the delicious ways to consume fruits and vegetables is to make smoothies. This healthy juice can definitely quench your thirst and supply your body with antioxidants. It is so easy to prepare and can be done even without a juicer. Here are two of the best antioxidant smoothies that you can make:

Carrot, Mango, and Herb Smoothie Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup fresh carrot juice
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, tarragon, or basil

Procedure

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve.

Green Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)
• 1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Procedure

Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water. Serve and drink while it’s cold.

Both of these smoothies can serve up to two persons. The  carrot, mango and herb smoothie and green smoothie are a great source of antioxidants. You can now enjoy drinking these delicious and healthy smoothies at the convenience of your home. No need for fancy equipment and ingredients. You just need your home blender and the fruits and vegetables you have in your fridge.

Indulge yourself with these healthy and delicious smoothies. It’s a great way to quench your thirst and at the same time protecting your body from harmful diseases.

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