Tangy Pear Cooler

Its been fun experimenting with fruits ! Here is one more to add to the list !
I was craving for an iced cooler and did not want to add sugar based syrups, so I used fruits and juice instead.

DO try it out !

INGREDIENTS:

Ripe Pear - 1 to 2, cut in cubes
Orange - 1, peeled and seeded
Grapefruit - 1/2 to 1, peeled and seeded
Ripe Banana - 1/2, sliced
Guava Juice - 1/2 cup
Ice - 1 cup crushed or shaved

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

SERVING: Serves 2

 

METHOD:

1. Cut all the fruits.
2. Put all the fruits into a blender and blend in.
3. Add some Guava Juice, blend again.

To Serve -
4. Add half of the shaved or crushed ice into beverage glasses.
5. Pour in the fruit mix half way.
6. Add the rest of the ice shavings.
7. Pour in the rest of the fruit mix to fill the glass.
8. Pour in the remaining Guava Juice, see it sink into the ice to create a band of color.
9.Top up with Pear slices !

This recipe is part of Divya's "Show me your Smoothie" Event.

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Packham Triumph Pear

Pineapple Lychee Smoothie

Its getting warmer by the day.. and evenings are pleasant with cool breezes.. We're really enjoying summer now ! What better time to enjoy pure tropical bliss..!

Pineapple is my favorite tropical fruit. I love how juicy they are.. and the balance of sweet and tangy bold flavor of the fruit totally blows me away. Although pineapples are available all year round, the best time to savor the ripe ones is between March and July.

Here is my little experiment with Pineapple and Lychee as the main ingredients. I added some Banana to add more sweet and to get a thicker consistency. I am thrilled that the combination works and yea, hubby liked it a lot ! Its a success !! Please try it out and send me some feedback !!!!

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Pineapple - 1, chopped into cubes, 2 cubes shaved & 1 slice for the topping
Ripe Banana - 1/2
Fresh Lychee - 6 to 8, peeled and seeded OR
Lychee Juice - 1/2 cup
Buttermilk - 3 to 4 tbsp
Cheery - for topping


COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

SERVING: Serves 2

METHOD:

1. Cut all the fruits. Pineapple in cubes, Banana into coins, Lychee into halves.
2. Put all the fruits into a blender and blend in.
3. Add the buttermilk, blend again.
4. Pour out the smoothie into beverage glasses.

To Serve -
5. Top it up with shaved Pineapple, Pineapple slice and Lychee with Cherry on top!

This smoothie is full of pulp and unique flavors. Enjoy it chilled, add crushed ice for extra chill power.
Enjoy !


This recipe is part of  Spicy Tastyz "Sizzling Summer Contest"

This recipe is part of Divya's "Show me your Smoothie" Event.

Check out the Show Me Your Smoothie Round-Up HERE !!!

Peachy Mango Smoothie

California Peaches are available from April through October. Summer is the best time to use the ripe n sweet peaches in a smoothie.. and this year I am loving the Mangoes. We still have not found Indian Mangoes in the store, however, the Mexican ones are just as yummm !

This smoothie was a real experiment. I was not sure if all the flavors would work together.. but they turned out just fine and I am thrilled about that! I have used some fresh apple too in this one, and that kinda changes the consistency of the drink to more viscous. I used ice-cream spoons to scoop it instead. To keep it drinkable, you may want to use apple juice.

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Peaches - 1 to 2, cut in half and seeded, 1/4 chopped finely
Fresh Mango - 1, cut into cubes OR
Tinned Mango Pulp - 1.5 cup
Fresh Apple - 1/2 cut into cubes OR
Apple Juice - 1/2 cup
Plain Yogurt - 2 tbsp
Water as needed

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

SERVING: Serves 2

METHOD:

1. Cut all the fruits. Peaches in halves, Mango in cubes, Apple in cubes.
2. Put all the fruits into a blender and blend in.
3. Add the yogurt and 1/4 cup water (if needed to adjust consistency), blend again.
4. Pour out the smoothie into beverage glasses.
5. Add crushed ice.

To Serve -
6. Top it up with cut peaches.
I used Mango as the topping here just because its in season now.

Alternatively, you can blend in the crushed ice into the smoothie. If you are using fruit juices instead of fresh fruits, there will be no need to add water. Feel free to add more yogurt for a thicker smoothie.

Enjoy !!


This recipe is part of Divya's "Show me your Smoothie" Event.

Mangoes are my favorites.. its amazing how many times I have had to update this post with all the requests from readers. I probably cant thank everyone enough ! Thank you all for trying out the smoothies and for leaving feedback. July is almost here and we can still find some real nice mangoes in the market.. these are the mexican variety, nevertheless, they are really great.. I've had a whole month of Mango Bliss !! YUMM !! YUMM !!!
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Mango