BANANA AND AVOCADO VITAMIN by Lori, Fake Food Free.
This is Lori’s favorite shake she discovered in Brazil. It’s creamy, sweet and slightly buttery and very healthy.
BANANA PEAR SMOOTHIE WITH A TWIST (OR TWO) by Nancy, Spicie Foodie.
A special smoothie with homemade almond milk and matcha.
BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE by Yasmeen, Health Nut.
An irresistible green smoothie with avocado, spinach, berries, and apple.
BLACK FOREST SMOOTHIE by Natasha, 5 Star Foodie Culinary Adventures.
A healthy smoothie that replicates the flavors of Black Forest Cake.
BLACKBERRY TOPPED MANGO LASSIE by Cool Lassi(e), Pan Gravy Kadai Curry.
The sweetness of the mango lassi and the slight bitter taste of the blackberries strike a right balance.
BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE POPSICLES by Andrea, Hi/Low Food/Drink.
Freezing a blueberry smoothie into popsicles is a terrific idea for the summer season.
CANTALOUPE LASSI COMES HOME by Greg, Sippity Sup.
A delicious Indian "milkshake" of Cantaloupe and Orange the addition of anise-flavored liqueur.
CHERRY BOM BOM SMOOTHIE by Noelle, An Opera Singer in the Kitchen.
A terrific smoothie that tastes like a chocolate cherry bom bom.
CHICKOO OR SAPODILLA SHAKE by Thas, Cooking with Thas.
This unique milshake is made with sapodilla or sapota or chickoo, a fruit with exceptionally sweet malty flavor, its flavor closely resembles to that of caramel.
CRYSTALLIZED GINGER SOY SMOOTHIE by Biren, Roti n Rice.
An amazing delicious combination of pear, matcha, soy yogurt, and crystallized ginger.
DIVA’S CHOCOLATE BOURBON SHAKE by The Diva on a Diet, Beach Eats.
A grown-up version of chocolate milkshake with bourbon and Navan, a vanilla infused cognac.
DYNAMITE SMOOTHIE WITH ACAI BERRIES by Ivy, Kopiaste.
In this super healthy smoothie, the naturally chocolate flavor of acai berries is enhanced with extra cocoa powder and sweetened with honey.
FALOODA by Shirley, Enriching your kid!.
A great "Beat the Heat" drink made with rose syrup, vermicelli, basil seeds, and homemade jelly.
FROZEN COFFEE GRANITA by Marla, Family Fresh Cooking.
To make this frozen treat, "all you need is ice, a splash of your favorite milk, your favorite natural sweetener and instant coffee".
GREEN “CREAMSICLE” SMOOTHIE by Hallie, Daily Bites.
A healthy green smoothie with the icy cold texture and sweet creaminess featuring banana, mango, mild greens, avocado, and cucumber.
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SHAKE by The Diva on a Diet, Beach Eats.
A delicious and healthy protein-rich shake with silken tofu, nonfat Greek yogurt, peanut butter and chocolate.
ICE -COLD VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE by Asiajo, Frock & Fork.
A great refreshing energy boosting drink.
IRISH CREAM MANGO SMOOTHIE by MomGateway.
A delightful blend of ripe Alphonse mangoes and Irish Cream.
MANGO & STRAWBERRY NASOYA SMOOTHIE by Olga, Mango & Tomato.
A gorgeous swirl of mango and strawberry, each blended with vanilla silken tofu.
MANGO MONSTER SMOOTHIE by Noelle, An Opera Singer in the Kitchen.
A lovely mango banana smoothie with almond milk and tons of spinach.
MANGO, PAPAYA AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE by Jagruti, Joy of Cooking.
A thick and creamy mango flavored smoothie with a tropical touch.
MIXED BERRIES AND PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE by A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine.
A luscious smoothie with pineapple and lots of berries.
NUTELLA BERRY SMOOTHIE by Cool Lassi(e), Pan Gravy Kadai Curry.
The addition of nutella results in a truly sensational taste that is bursting with fruity-nutty flavor.
PANDAN SMOOTHIE by Anncoo, Anncoo’s Hobby.
An intriguing and delicious blend of pandan leaves, oranges, cucumber, honey and soda.
SAKE AND RASPBERRY SORBET COCKTAIL by Lemons and Anchovies.
A refreshing smoothie with sake and raspberry sorbet.
SKINNY FROZEN PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA by Marla, Family Fresh Cooking.
A delightful combination of chocolate and peppermint.
STRAWBERRY FROSTED FLAKES MILKSHAKE by A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine.
Flavored with cardamom and topped with frosted flakes, this smoothie is great for a sweet chrunchy breakfast or as an after school milkshake for kids.
STRAWBERRY, CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT , BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE by Laurie, Dalla Mia Cucina.
This is a yogurt and fruit based smoothie with layers of fresh fruit between the flavor layers. The addition of whey protein to each filling adds a creamy texture with a vanilla flavor enhancement.
TAMARIND COCKTAIL by The Tiny Skillet.
A fabulous summer smoothie with tamarind pulp, condensed milk, and rum (or vodka).
THAI BASIL SPRITZER by Noelle, An Opera Singer in the Kitchen.
A very refreshing and unique blended drink with Thai basil leaves.
THICK MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE by Alisa, One Frugal Foodie.
A wonderful smoothie with cinnamon, almonds, and chocolate.
TRAFFIC LIGHT SMOOTHIE by Cool Lassi(e), Pan Gravy Kadai Curry.
This creative smoothie replicates the colors of the traffic light - green (avocado), yellow (mango, banana), and red (raspberry, beet extract).
TROPICAL FRUIT AND NUT SMOOTHIE by Shirley, Enriching your kid!.
A great combination of tropical fruits and nuts.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE by Noelle, An Opera Singer in the Kitchen.
A wonderful blend of papaya, spinach, mango, coconut, and cocoa nibs.
UN-BEETABLE SUGAR-FREE SMOOTHIE by Alisa, Dairy Free and Fit.
A delicious superfood smoothie with a pretty neon-pink color, featuring beets, bananas, and Navitas Pomegranate Power.
WAKE-UP SMOOTHIE by Sweet Life Bake.
A gorgeous smoothie with three layers - papaya, blackberry, and strawberry.
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Thank you to all of the participants for their wonderful creations and making this event a success! With so many excellent choices, it was a tough decision selecting a winner.The prize of the HealthMaster Blender goes to Diva on a Diet for her DIVA’S CHOCOLATE BOURBON SHAKE!
This grown-up milkshake is so decadent and the addition of bourbon and vanilla infused cognac is very creative and unique. Congratulations, Diva!
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I will not be holding monthly 5 Star Makeovers over the summer but instead I invited some of my favorite bloggers to guest post on my blog for the 5 Star Makeover Summer'10 Special event. The regular monthly makeovers will return in the fall.
5 Star Makeover Summer'10 Special: Ten special bloggers have been invited to recreate different classic dishes of their choice and share them on the 5 Star Foodie Culinary Adventures blog. These guest posts will be featured every Monday from June 28 to August 30. This event is sponsored by MarxFoods, an online store that offers fantastic high quality gourmet products. In September, a final roundup of these makeovers will be posted and readers will be able to vote for their favorite recipe to receive a fabulous prize.
