Posts Labeled ‘yogurt’

June 7th, 2010

Smooth Operator: Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops

Summer is upon us and with this hot, humid weather we’ve been having in DC I am always looking for a refreshing “cool down” treat. These Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops from Country Living are a good contender for the job.

Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops

The pops feature Greek yogurt which is my favorite type. (Fage is my brand of choice.)

Ingredients

1 container(s) (7-ounce) Greek yogurt
2/3 cup(s) thawed orange juice concentrate
2 large bananas
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice

I love how they used baking tins instead of regular popsicle molds — they create a more festive pop! French Canele Bordelais Molds might also create a fun alternative. Sur La Table has them as well as Amazon (what doesn’t Amazon have?!)

Mauviel Canele 2-Inch Molds from Amazon

 

July 16th, 2009

Custom Granola

There’s something about eating granola that always makes me feel healthy. After a bowl of homemade granola and yogurt (one of my all-time favorite breakfasts) I feel like patting myself on the back: “You did it! Way to eat healthfully today. (Nevermind what you will eat for lunch, or dinner, or dessert, or a late-night snack… ). Gold star for you!”

So when I recently read about MixMyGranola — an online store where you can customize your very own blend of granola, I nearly dropped my yogurt-covered spoon.

The process is easy. Simply start with a base of either granola (organic, low-fat, or french-vanilla) or organic muesli and then add your choice of mix-ins. It’s like the healthy, breakfast version of Cold Stone (another serious vice of mine).

MixMyGranola custom blends would be a special treat for houseguests and would also make a nice hostess gift.

MixMyGranola custom granola

MixMyGranola custom granola