With the smell of fresh pencil shavings in the air, the busy back-to-school rush is upon us! After the relaxing and fun days of summer, it can be hard for Canadian moms to get themselves and their kids back into the groove.
As a busy mom I know the simple route is the best way to go when there are kids involved. By using an Oster Beehive Blender to prepare fresh and healthy snacks and drinks for the whole family, you’ll be in the back-to-school spirit in no time!
When juggling piano lessons and hockey practice, work commitments and science projects, you can go crazy if you try to get too complicated in the kitchen. Simple solutions are the answer:
For a delicious and healthy after school snack make a protein-packed dip like Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Scooping up the dip with assorted fresh veggies or pita chips, the kids will have the energy to finish up their homework – lickity-split.
Off to a slow start in the morning? A Java Smoothie, filled with that all-important caffeine punch, is the perfect way to kick-start your morning routine.
Want to surprise the team with a treat after practice? Make a fruit smoothie (with fresh strawberries, bananas or blueberries) and freeze it into popsicles – the kids will appreciate this cool snack after sweating it out on the field.
Mummies need to have fun too! For your next girl’s night out or PTA meeting why not host a Tiki-style party? A delicious Blueberry Colada will have your guests relaxed in no time as they reminisce about the easy days of summer.
Check out some of my favourite quick and easy Oster blender recipes – finally you can be a multi-tasking mom while still keeping your cool.
Java Smoothie
¼ cup each of instant coffee, sugar
1½ cups milk
4 ounces crème de cacao
1 cup vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice
Whipped cream
Put the first five ingredients into the blender container. Cover and process at ON until smooth or desired consistency. Pour into glasses and garnish with whipped cream.
Makes five cups.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
3 tablespoons each of lemon juice, olive oil
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 clove garlic
½ cup jarred roasted red peppers
1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh parley, optional
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pita chips and assorted raw veggies.
Put the first seven ingredients into the blender container. Cover and PULSE on MEDIUM or LOW until chopped finely or to desired consistency. Pour into bowl and serve with pita chips and assorted fresh veggies.
Makes two cups.
Blueberry Colada
1 can crushed pineapple with juice or 1½ cups pineapple juice
4 ounces dark rum
½ cup coconut milk, stirred
¼ cup sugar
2 cups frozen blueberries
2 cups ice
Pineapple slices
Put the first six ingredients into the blender container. Cover and process at ON until smooth or desired consistency. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slice.
Makes five cups.
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