Shamrock Smoothies
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Shamrock Smoothies
YIELD Makes 2 servings (about 8 ounces each)
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
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