Holiday Smoothie

[SilvaShado]

I love to mess around with the smoothie maker we got from the wedding. I just throw things in and see how it turns out. Here's one that was surprisingly very very good. We've been able to duplicate it a couple of times, but don't have exact measurements. But I find with smoothies, it's fun to have differences each time to you make it.

Holiday Smoothie
Quantities for 2 people

3 or 4 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream (French Vanilla for a richer flavor)
Pour in Egg Nog until the Ice Cream is covered.
Half or full Banana, broken up into pieces
3 or 4 spoonfuls of Marshmallow cream
a couple of dashes of cinnamon

Blend until smooth, though the marshmallow will probably still stick together, forming little balls.

For thicker smoothies add more Ice Cream. For thinner smoothies add more Egg Nog or Milk. You can also take out the Banana and it'll be thinner.

I really like how the flavors mix and that you get the littles balls of marshmallow.

If anyone tries this, let me know how you like it. Also let me know if you change anything. I'm always up for trying different combos.

[Lisa]

I tried this yesterday, Silva. Awesome! It tastes so good. And so creamy...oooohhhh. Im going to make it, maybe add some chocolate shavings or someting like that =)

[SilvaShado]

Actually that was the one ingredient I forgot - chocolate syrup! You can add varying amounts depending upon how strong you want the chocolate flavor. Too much, though, will cover up the other flavors.

I'm glad you liked it. It's one I'll never forget!

Next recipe I'm gonna try will involve frozen apples in a cinnamon syrup. Not sure what or if I'll add anything else other than ice cream and/or milk.

I tend to like ice cream and milk over using milk and ice. I don't like the texture that ice gives it. And it's obviously not as rich and creamy, which I love. And Egg Nog is just sooo good! I wish they made that year-round... or maybe not, I'd probably gain a lot of weight. @_@

[Lisa]

silvashado said:

I tend to like ice cream and milk over using milk and ice. I don't like the texture that ice gives it. And it's obviously not as rich and creamy, which I love. And Egg Nog is just sooo good! I wish they made that year-round... or maybe not, I'd probably gain a lot of weight. @_@

You wouldnt be alone =P

[SilvaShado]

I tried a smoothie with frozen apples in a cinnamon sauce, but it didn't taste quite right. I'm gonna try it again sometime. When I flesh out a recipe, I'll post it up.

[Lisa]

I made one this morning a grinded up orange (for texture and juice=P), and that was good, I have to say.