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Shamrock Smoothies
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Shamrock Smoothies
Yield: Makes 2 servings (about 8 ounces each)
Ingredients:
1
tablespoon sugar
2
candy spearmint leaves
2
thin round chocolate mints or chocolate sandwich cookies
1
ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1
cup ice cubes
3/4
cup apple juice
1/4
cup plain yogurt
1/2
teaspoon vanilla
1/4
teaspoon orange extract
2
or 3 drops green food coloring
Preparation:
1.
Place small sheet of waxed paper on work surface; sprinkle with sugar. Place spearmint leaves on waxed paper; top with second sheet of waxed paper. Roll out leaves to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 2 (1-1/4X1-inch) shamrock shapes using small knife or scissors. Press 1 shamrock onto each mint; set aside.
2.
Place banana, ice cubes, apple juice, yogurt, extracts and food coloring in blender or food processor; blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into glasses. Garnish with mints.
Note:
For the adults, add 1/4 cup rum to the banana mixture before blending, if desired.
This recipe appears in: Shakes & Smoothies
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Shamrock Smoothies." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/shamrock-smoothies-recipe.htm> 16 May 2008.
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