My recent favorite ingredient is Lecithin, a dietary supplement that is also used in cooking for various effects, such as culinary foams. The first lecithin that I purchased was actually coconut and pineapple flavored lecithin granules from Lewis Labs. It didn't work particularly well for savory foams. However, I found other uses for this product. For example, this was a secret ingredient in my Rainbow Hot Chocolate. I also now use it to make smoothies. Lecithin just adds a wonderful touch of coconut and pineapple flavor and improves the consistency of the smoothie drinks.
We were also fortunate to receive samples of Pom Wonderful 100% juice. We really love this pomegranate juice on its own, and it also adds numerous health benefits, an intriguing flavor, and a gorgeous color to the smoothies.
Here are my two recent smoothie creations. Each recipe makes two 1-cup servings.
MANGO-BANANA SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
1 mango, peeled, cut in small pieces
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Pom Wonderful juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon lecithin
Directions:
In a mixing cup, place mango, banana, orange juice, Pom Wonderful juice, and yogurt. Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lecithin, and mix again with immersion blender.
STRAWBERRY-KIWI SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
1 kiwi, peeled, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup Pom Wonderful juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon lecithin
Directions:
In a mixing cup, place kiwi, strawberries, juice, and yogurt. Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Strain the mixture. Then, stir in lecithin, and mix again with immersion blender.
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I would like to thank Ann from Pig Pig's Corner for giving me a wonderful Friends Award. I share it with all my foodie friends.
