Category: Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks

Grilled Maple Bacon Donuts

You have the grill fired up (for me that’s usually my Weber). You just finished off a great dinner consisting of burgers, grilled corn-on-the-cob, a wedge salad, and some ice cold watermelon. It’s time for dessert. It’s time for some grilled maple bacon donuts! Just toss a few glazed donuts on a hot grill for 1 or so minutes per side. Just long enough to get them warm and get some pretty grill marks. Then, top them with a little maple syrup. Just enough to get that wonderful maple flavor. And of course, you want a bit of crunchy, smoky bacon. Now you’re ready to eat!

Grilled Maple Bacon Donuts

Dessert Elevated

I used maple syrup oh my grilled maple bacon donuts, but you know these treats would be just as great with chocolate or fudge syrup and chopped toasted nuts. Or anything, really. NOTHING is as good as a grilled glazed donut. Nothing. Well, maybe you could use a bear claw. Or an eclair. Oh man, an eclair! Ok, that’s what I’m making next!

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Also try my pineapple donuts.

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Grilled Maple Bacon Donuts

Just toss a few donuts on a hot grill for 1 or so minutes per side, just long enough to get them warm and get some pretty grill marks, and you’re ready to eat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, donuts, grilled, maple
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 46kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 glazed donuts
  • maple syrup the real stuff
  • 2-3 pieces bacon cooked (you have the grill going so might as well cook the bacon on the grill!), crumbled

Instructions

  • Grill the donuts for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Serve drizzled with syrup and sprinkled with the bacon.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the donuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 22mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buffalo ABTs

I’m not sure when this idea hit me. I was probably sleeping, dreaming away… In my dream I dreamed of Buffalo wings. A big batch of tasty, hot Buffalo wings. And then, I started dreaming of ABTs (bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos)… tasty, cheesy… with just a little heat. Then POW! I woke up and thought Buffalo ABTs (also known as atomic buffalo turds)!

So I made them.

Buffalo ABTs

The Perfect Kick

And they were really, really good. So good that I made Buffalo ABTs several times in one week. Jalapenos lose a lot of their heat when slow cooked for an hour or two. They still have a little bite, but are more like a poblano than a hot pepper.

Use whatever heat level of Buffalo sauce you prefer. Me, I went with hot!

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The stuffing for the Buffalo ABTs is fantastic, and also makes for a great dip for celery or chips. You can also chop up the entire ABT (jalapeno and all) and use in a grilled cheese sandwich.

Also tty my Hawaiian ABTs.

Buffalo ABTs
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Buffalo ABTs (Atomic Buffalo Turds)

These were really, really good. So good that I made Buffalo ABTs several times in one week. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, grilled, snack, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 192kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons Frank's RedHot sauce plus more for brushing
  • 3-4 tablespoons celery chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons Blue cheese crumbled
  • 8 large jalapeños halved, seeded
  • 16 slices bacon about a pound

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 250 F for indirect cooking.
  • Combine the cheese, wing sauce, celery and blue cheese. Add more sauce, celery or blue cheese as desired.
  • Spoon cheese mixture into jalapeno halves.
  • Wrap each jalapeno half with a piece of bacon.
  • Brush bacon with more wing sauce.
  • Cook over indirect heat for 1 1/2 hours – 2 hours until the jalapenos have softened, the bacon is done (but not really crispy), and the cheese is nice and bubbly.

Notes

Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

Perfect as appetizers or even a main dish, these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers pack a lot of flavor into every bite. They grill up quick and disappear even quicker. I used Captain Jim’s Molten Orange Ambrosia (sadly, no longer in business. You’ll want to use a tropical-flavored hot sauce with orange, pineapple or coconut for example) hot sauce to give these meatballs an extra kick, but no so much as to completely hide the sweetness of the peppers and the jam. You’ll love the contrast between the tender juicy meatballs and the roasted slightly-crunchy peppers. That’s what really sets these apart from the classic boring meatballs.

Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

You can leave out the hot sauce if you are using a spicy BBQ sauce. But, if your BBQ sauce is on the sweet side, you’ll need some heat or this dish will be a bit on the sweet side. Or you can make these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers both ways. That way you’ll satisfy the sweet crowd. And the spicy crowd. Now that’s a win for sure!

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These meatball skewers are also great slathered with my peach BBQ sauce.

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Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

Perfect as appetizers or even a main dish, these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers pack a lot of flavor into every bite. They grill up quick and disappear even quicker.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, sour, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 298kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound meatballs frozen fully cooked, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded, cut into 1″ squares
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded, cut into 1″ squares
  • ½ cup apricot jam or peach
  • ½ cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • hot sauce to taste (use a nice tropical-flavored sauce)

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Thread meatballs and peppers onto skewers.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the jam, barbecue sauce and hot sauce to taste. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Brush glaze onto the meatballs and peppers, put onto the grill, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the skewers over, glaze, and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Glaze the skewers one last time and serve.

Notes

The meatballs are also great on subs.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ragin’ Cajun Cheddar Ranch Bugles

Bugles snacks don’t need a whole lot of help to be even more addicting than they already are. I decided to kick them up with some spicy Ragin’ Cajun Fixin’s Cajun seasoning, with a hint of cheddar and Ranch. Crazy good. Make a batch of Ragin’ Cajun cheddar ranch Bugles for the next big party at your house. Folks will know you didn’t just put a bowl of bagged snacks. You went the extra mile! You didn’t just call it in, you nailed it!

Ragin' Cajun Cheddar Ranch Bugles

Witching Hour

Remember to always put a few Bugles on the ends of your fingers and make sounds like a witch. You have to. You can’t help it. Then get back to enjoying these Ragin’ Cajun Cheddar Ranch Bugles. Stop playing around. There are some great snacks to be enjoyed!

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Also try my Sriracha Bugles.

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Ragin’ Cajun Cheddar Ranch Bugles

Make a batch of Ragin’ Cajun cheddar ranch Bugles for the next big party at your house. Folks will know you didn’t just put a bowl of bagged snacks. You went the extra mile!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar, Ranch, snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 4kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Combine seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Place chips into a large plastic bowl.
  • Spray lightly with oil, gently stirring to get good coverage.
  • While stirring the chips, slowly pour in the seasoning mix.
  • Spread chip mixture out evenly onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before serving

Notes

It’s ok to add more seasoning for more cheesiness!

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Banana Sundae

I worked at a Baskin Robbins as a teenager. It is still one of my all-time favorite jobs. One of our biggest sellers (besides my awesome milkshakes) were banana sundaes. These are not those treats. We did not serve grilled banana sundaes at Baskin Robbins. We should have because they are crazy good! All the same flavors as the classic but with a nicely grilled ooey-gooey banana too!

Grilled Banana Sundae

Grilled Bananas? Optional

My wife is not a fan of grilled bananas, specially if they get a bit soft. And they do when grilled. So, if you’re the same way, just use regular ole fresh bananas and you’ll still have a great dessert. I think the grilled bananas add a little mystique to the dish. Something different.

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Substitute grilled Twinkies for the banana for a totally different twist on a sundae!

Grilled Banana Sundae
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Grilled Banana Sundae

All the same flavors as the classic but with a nicely grilled ooey-gooey banana too!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, grilled
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 126kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start up your grill for direct cooking.
  • While still keeping the skins on, cut the ends off of the bananas and then cut a slit into the skin, lengthwise. Do not cut all the way through the banana.
  • Place the bananas on the grill and cook until one side is black.
  • Flip and cook until the other side is black.
  • Place ice cream into bowls.
  • Unroll the bananas from their skins, halve, and place in bowls alongside the ice cream.
  • Add chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cherries and peanuts and serve.

Notes

Also great topped with roasted pecans, walnuts or cashews.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Orange Creamsicle

It’s a nice hot day here in Indianapolis. The perfect weather to sit out on the deck and enjoy a super-cold orange creamsicle. Just like you remember from your childhood. Actually, better. Way better.

The really cool thing about this recipe is that you aren’t just restricted to making an orange creamsicle. Grab any juice you like and mix it in. Grape creamsicle? Why not?

Orange Creamsicle

Test Your Molds

Our ice pop popsicle molds hold just over 2 cups of liquid. Test yours first using water to find out how much they hold, and adjust the recipe if you need to. If you end up with too much of the mix just freeze it in any container. It’s great eaten with a spoon, too!

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Another of my summer favorites (and super easy to make) are sno-cones with homemade syrup and no-carb sherbet pops.

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Orange Creamsicle

It's the perfect weather to sit out on the deck and enjoy a super-cold orange creamsicle. Just like you remember from your childhood. Actually, better. Way better.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade ice cream, orange
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 54kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice I used fresh-squeezed, but bottled would work just fine also, just go with the no-pulp variety
  • 1 cup vanilla soy milk plus a little more

Instructions

  • Whisk together the juice and soy milk, adding more soy milk to taste.
  • Pour into molds and freeze at least an hour.

Notes

Try these using other fruit juices, too!

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Vidalia Onion Dip

I ended up with leftover Vidalia onion after I made bacon wrapped Sriracha onion rings the other day. Vidalia onions are a great thing. A marvelous thing. While they are in season I grab as many as I can, and use them in everything. Like this fantastic Vidalia onion dip. This dip may look like any other dip but it isn’t. Sure, it’s got cheese. And some creamy mayo. But it’s the onion that makes it something special and something different.

Vidalia Onion Dip

Different. And Great.

Since it was just my wife and I, I scaled this recipe for Vidalia onion dip way back. But, that’s easy to do since the ratio of ingredients is as easy as it gets: 1-to-1-to-1-to-1.

For a little twist, caramelize the onions in a bit of oil first.

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Also try my smoked onion dip.

Vidalia Onion Dip
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Vidalia Onion Dip

Vidalia onions are a great thing. A marvelous thing. While they are in season I grab as many as I can, and use them in everything. Like this fantastic Vidalia onion dip. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dip, onion
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 792kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Brown-Eyed Baker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vidalia onion chopped
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
  • pinch cayenne to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 F.
  • Spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and pour into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes-1 hour or until bubble hot and lightly browned on top.
  • Serve with crackers or salty pretzels.

Notes

Store leftover dip in the fridge. Reheat and stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 792kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 696mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon-Wrapped Sriracha Onion Rings

These bacon-wrapped Sriracha onion rings are absolutely crazy good. The Sriracha caramelizes a bit as the bacon crisps over a sweet Vidalia onion, leaving you with a fantastic sweet heat. I’m a huge fan of Vidalias, always snatching up as many as I can while they are in season. And who doesn’t like Sriracha and bacon? It’s like having everything you ever dreamed of in one bite.

Bacon-Wrapped Sriracha Onion Rings

Easy. And Delicious.

There are a few variations of these bacon-wrapped sriracha onion rings out on the web. I settled on this one because it’s pretty straightforward. I’ve seen some recipes that like to sprinkle the rings in brown sugar before cooking. I’m pretty sure you’ll end up with a sticky mess on the grill if you do.

You can also make these in an oven. Just place the rings onto baking racks over baking sheets that are lined with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F (keeping an eye on them as they cook).

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The key to these is to cut your onion rings thick (at least 1/2″), and use good, well-shaped thin sliced bacon. I use Indiana Kitchen brand bacon because the slices are generally all nice and rectangular. You don’t want a skinny piece of bacon that’ll shrink up and fall off your onion ring!Keep the leftover inner onion rings and make a fantastic Vidalia onion dip.

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Bacon Wrapped Sriracha Onion Rings

These bacon-wrapped Sriracha onion rings are absolutely crazy good. The Sriracha caramelizes a bit as the bacon crisps over a sweet onion, leaving you with a fantastic sweet heat.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, onion rings, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 620kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the rings

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • Sriracha
  • 8 slices bacon

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking, around 300-350 degrees F. These will take about 30 minutes, but maybe as long as an hour to cook depending on your grill temperature.
  • Cut the onions into 1/2″ rings.
  • Push out the inner rings, leaving the last two outer rings still together as one. Do not separate them.
  • Squeeze some Sriracha into a bowl that’s just big enough to fit an onion ring.
  • Place the ring into the sauce. Using your fingers, spread the sauce all over the ring. Flip the onion and repeat. Get it coated, but not drenched.
  • Wrap bacon around the rings. Don’t wrap too tightly since the bacon will shrink. Don’t wrap it too loose or it’ll fall off.
  • Brush (or just use your fingers) more Sriracha on the outside of the bacon.
  • Place the rings on your grill over indirect heat.
  • Grill the rings until the bacon just starts to crisp. Gently flip them (I used a grill spatula) and cook another 10-15 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and let firm up a bit.
  • Serve with dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients except the milk.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk, whisk, and add more as needed if it is still too thick.

Notes

It takes a while to get the bacon just perfect on these, but it’s a fun and tasty treat and worth the trouble!

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

If you’re looking for the perfect snack for a big party, you have found it. I found this Buffalo Ranch snack mix to be so addictive (especially the Bugles). There’s just a hint of hot wing sauce. But not enough to hide the flavors of all the goodies. One surprise? Toasted Ramen noodles! They add a special, unexpected, crunch.

Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Skip The Wings. Serve This Instead.

This Buffalo Ranch snack mix will be a big hit at your next party. Us folks that like a little spiciness hate when we go to a party only to find bland snacks. Don’t serve bland snacks. Serve this instead!

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Also try my Goldfish cracker treats. It’s easy to take your standard ho-hum snacks and kick them up a notch!

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Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

If you’re looking for the perfect snack for a big party, you have found it. I found this Buffalo Ranch snack mix to be so addicting (specially the Bugles).
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, mix, Ranch, snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 116kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Break noodles up into small pieces and spread out on a baking pan.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • In a very large bowl (I used a large stock pot), combine all of the snack treats.
  • In a separate small bowl whisk together the dressing mix, wing sauce, and oil. Pour over treats and stir very gently until well coated.
  • Keep in an air-tight container.

Notes

Add a few peanuts too!

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Tropical Papaya Strawberry Smoothie

Ahhhhhhh. This tropical papaya strawberry smoothie made me dream of warmer days here in Indiana. But, you can enjoy a nice fruit smoothie any time of the year. I just close my eyes and ignore the fact that it’s just flat-out cold outside!

Tropical Papaya Strawberry Smoothie

Get Fruity With It

You can substitute pretty much any fruit you’d like. You don’t have to ‘just’ make a tropical papaya strawberry smoothie. Although I have to say, this is one mighty tasty drink!

Smoothies are not only good for you, they’re also a great way to use up leftover fruit or fruit that’s about to ‘turn’. You can also freeze them for later enjoyment, too. Just thaw slightly first before drinking up!

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Also try my shamrock shake.

Tropical Papaya Strawberry Smoothie
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Tropical Papaya Strawberry Smoothie

Ahhhhhhh. This tropical papaya strawberry smoothie made me dream of warmer days here in Indiana.
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Keyword smoothie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 121kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Live Better America

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ medium papaya peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • ½ cup strawberries frozen
  • ½ cup fat-free milk
  • ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 ice cubes or more

Instructions

  • Place two tall glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. (optional)
  • Place all but the ice into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Add in the ice cubes on at a time and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Divide mixture between the two chilled glasses and enjoy.

Notes

You can make other flavors by using different fruits.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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