Drinks – Easterling Family Recipes

Broth Drinks

These are perfect for times when you’re feeling sick or just need a little boost. I’ve also found that they are great for controlling the urge to snack between meals. They’re only 10 to 16 calories each and take 2 minutes to heat in the microwave. Stir until the bullion cubes dissolve, and if youContinue reading “Broth Drinks”

Banana Split Smoothie

2 medium ripe bananas 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons honey 5 ice cubes Toppings: Whipped topping, chocolate syrup, maraschino cherries Directions: In a blender, combine bananas, pineapple, milk, strawberries, and honey. Cover and process until smooth. Gradually add ice, blending untilContinue reading “Banana Split Smoothie”

Peach Smoothie

21 oz can peach fruit filling 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 medium banana 3 cups ice cubes Directions: Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

Evergreen Punch

4 packages lemon-lime Koolaid, unsweetened 2 cans (48 oz each, 92 oz total) pineapple juice 4 cups sugar 5 quarts water 4 to 5 2-liter bottles ginger ale Directions: Mix all ingredients. Freeze. (Granny’s Note: Very refreshing)

Fruit Punch

5 medium bananas 12 oz can frozen lemonade 12 oz can frozen orange juice 2-1/2 cups sugar 6 liters of Sprite Directions: Blend bananas, lemonade, orange juice, and sugar together. Freeze. Before serving, split mixture into two separate punch bowls. Add half of the Sprite in each bowl. (Or only serve half the recipe.)

Cranberry Cooler

1 pint cranberry juice cocktail 12 oz can apricot nectar 1 tablespoons lemon juice Directions: Combine juices in large pitcher and mix well. Serve with ice.

Orange Julius

6 oz can frozen orange juice 1 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 to 14 ice cubes 1 cup water Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Serve.

Banana Yogurt Shake

1-1/2 cups low-fat milk 6 oz nonfat strawberry yogurt 2 bananas, peeled 1/4 cup Agave sweetener 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup ice cubes Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until thick and creamy.

Fruit Punch

1/2 gallon unsweetened tea 2 cans (46 oz each, 92 oz total) pineapple juice 16 oz can frozen orange juice 1 small bottle lemon juice 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 liter ginger ale Directions: Mix tea, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Chill. When ready to serve, add ginger ale. Stir gently. (Source: EttaContinue reading “Fruit Punch”

Cherry Punch

2 packages cherry Koolaid 2 cups sugar 46 oz can pineapple juice 2 quarts water (approximately) Directions: Mix ingredients and mix. May require 1 additional cup of water.