EatingWell Wednesday - The 'Yucky' Shake & Wake-Up Smoothies

Last week, I tweeted out a question 'What would you like me to make next?' and I had a smoothie request so here it goes: 'My Yucky Shake' story and recipe.

My son and I love bananas but my daughter and husband despise them. I make a simple and yummy banana smoothie that my daughter (and now son) refer to as the 'Yucky Shake'. My son and I love to drink them together and I personally take joy in the fact that I only have to share with one child instead of two. See, when I make the smoothie, it is because I really want one and so it is nice that I usually get some of it when only on child is after me instead of two.

The Yucky Shake:
1 cup of 1% organic milk
1 ripe banana
A handful of ice.

Place all ingredients into a blender, first blend on 'ice crush', then give it a good spin on blend. Once frothy, pour into a cup and gulp, I mean slowly ingest.

Since I was thinking so much about smoothies, I decided that I need to start getting a bit more creative so I headed over to EatingWell Magazine . I found a link titled "Kid-Friendly' smoothies and made the 'The Wake-Up Smoothie' . It was dreamy. However, I thought it was definitely sweet enough so skip the sugar. Also, I used Stonyfield Oikos Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt in the recipe.

What you want more? The head over to Bookieboo.com later today (I am an editor) for more smoothie information and ideas.

Tropicana 50 - My version

Finally. I had received coupons for the new Trop50 a number of weeks ago however, they did not have any information on the website for me to link you too. Well, not only is there some information online but coupons also. Have any of you tried it yet? It looks as if they use Stevia as a sweetener. I am not sure I will buy it as I have a cheaper and effective way to cut the calories and sugar: I simply pour some of the regular Tropicana in my glass, and add water. I am guessing at a 60:40 ratio. Brillant eh?

Also, I thought the company has abandoned it's new packing for the former? hum.

Superbowl Snack-a-thon: Kick-off!

'Are you ready to rumble?' Wait, no, wrong. How about 'Are you ready for some football?' I am here today to offer some super tasty alternatives that won't leave you cursing yourself the next day and being drafted as a 'wide receiver'. I will list some here and then post more during the day so keep coming back for more.

Drinks: We know most of you want some beer by late Sunday afternoon so let's get the low down on the light versions here. OK, that is all I have to say except, make some lights spritzers or drink water and save the calories for the food.

Popcorn: Pop some no-butter popcorn and toss on some garlic powder, or a touch of oil and parmesan cheese, maybe your favorite herbs and spices or even some cinnamon and sugar (you may need to spritz on some low fat butter spray).

Whole Almonds: Man, these babies give you the crunch satisfaction. Toast them yourself or simply buy them done for you. You can even find some that are unsalted.