Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Vitamix Green Fruit Smoothie

 
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 banana
1 cup grapes (red or green)
1 cup packed spring mix
1 cup packed spinach
6 ice cubes
6 almonds

Place in vitamix in order shown.
Start on variable 1, increase to 10, then high.
Blend 30 seconds.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Oatmeal Cookie Quickie



When you have practically nothing in the cupboard but you still want dessert (like my situation tonight) try these oatmeal cookie quickie fixes:

VERSION 1:
1 pkg dry instant oatmeal any flavor
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water + 15 raisins  
Mix and bake (2 cookies) on greased cookie sheet at 350 for 10-15 min.
Frost with powdered sugar + water + cinnamon.

VERSION 2:
1 pkg dry instant oatmeal any flavor
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp applesauce
1/8 tsp vanilla
Mix and bake (2 cookies) on greased cookie sheet at 350 for 8-10min.    
Frost with powdered sugar + water + cinnamon.