Spring is here and summer is approaching. With Spring & Summer comes the best vegetables, fruits, and vegetables. In addition, the temperatures rising making cool drinks desirable.
Here are two recipes for summer or spring drinks. The first is a smoothie and the second recipe is Peppermint Iced Tea.
Strawberry, Banana, Mango Smoothie
Strawberry, Banana, Mango Smoothie
Yields 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
4 strawberries
1 banana
1 6oz Vanilla Yogurt (I used Tillamook Vanilla Yogurt)
1 mango, sliced. (to view how to cut a mango click here
4 ice cubes
Directions:
1. Cut the strawberry tops off and unpeel the banana.
2. Throw the strawberries, banana, yogurt, mango, and ice cubes into a blender and blend until all is blended.
3. Pour into a glass.
Enjoy!
Peppermint Iced Tea
This recipe is perfect for a hot day! Nothing is more refreshing than a cup of peppermint iced tea.
Peppermint Iced Tea
Ingredients:
4 bags of Peppermint Tea
4 cups boiling water
Ice
Directions:
1. Boil the 4 cups of water.
2. Remove the boiling water from heat and add the tea bags of peppermint.
3. Allow water to cool to room temperature.
4. Transfer Tea to a Pitcher
5. Place Pitcher in the Refrigerator and Refrigerate for 2 hours or until cold.
6. Serve over ice cubes.