Pumpkin Pie Shake

I love the fall season and all that comes with it. I especially love the fall food we make! Pumpkin pie spice is one of my favorite spices. So, I tweaked a recipe that I found for milkshakes and came up with the yummiest milkshake ever! The only downside to them is that they are highly addictive. I had one for breakfast this week…. Shh…don’t tell. Hope you like them!

2 c vanilla ice cream
1 c milk
2/3 c canned pumpkin
1/4 c packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice
3 Tbsp. frozen whipped topping, thawed

Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender, process until smooth. Pour 3/4 c ice cream mixture into each of 4 glasses. Top each with about 2 tsp. whipped topping; sprinkle with the addtional pumpkin-pie spice, if desired.

adapted from Cooking Light

“It’s a Breeze” Tropical Smoothie

One of our favorite summer treats, especially on the hottest of days, is a fresh smoothie!  The ingredients are simple, the kids love to help, and guess what? There’s no added sugar!

Ingredients:

3 cups 100% Apple Juice
About 2 cups frozen Dole Mixed Fruit (strawberries, mangoes, peaches, pineapple)
1 or 2 bananas (optional)
1.  Measure juice into a blender or smoothie machine
2.  Blend until smooth
Serves 6-7