Summer sips

Go bananas

2 medium bananas

3 tablespoons orange juice or 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate

2 – 3 drops almond extract

2 cups cold milk

1 cup plain frozen yogurt

Dash of salt (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in glasses or small bowls.

For extra fat or fiber, sneak in some…

• Chia or flax seeds

• Nut or seed butter

• Coconut oil

• Riced cauliflower

• Canned pumpkin

  
  

Orange you glad I didn’t say banana

6 ounces frozen orange juice

1 cup milk

1 cup water

½ cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

12 ice cubes

Blend at medium speed until ice cubes are crushed. Serve in glasses or small bowls.

Summer spritzers for a crowd

6 ounces white grape juice

12 ounces water

12 ounces ginger ale

12 ounces club soda

Frozen strawberries (no syrup)

Chill all liquid ingredients ahead of time. In a large punch bowl, gently mix all liquids then add frozen strawberries. Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for decoration.

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Published in the June/July 2025 print edition of MOM Magazine