Sunday, August 15, 2010

Grandma Betty's Fruit Cups

A childhood favorite from my Grandma Betty. Very easy to make, and great to just throw in a lunch box, or grab for a quick breakfast or healthy snack!

It makes around 20 small fruit cups, we like to use the little 1/2 cup GLAD containers.

2 cans of crushed pineapple and juices (around 2 lbs)
1 large can of apricots or peaches and juices, I like to cut them up a little bit
3 mashed ripe bananas
Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
6 oz. of frozen orange juice concentrate
I also like to add some raspberries or strawberries

Mix all ingredients together and freeze in cups. To serve, I either like to thaw them in the fridge for a few hours, or to serve immediately, pop it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Bon appétit!

Orange Julius

The girls from Pod 108 have declared this the best study break treat of all time, and we took a LOT of study breaks!! Basically just a fabulous refreshing treat...also great with a little bit of rum thrown it...perfect for an evening treat! :)

Serves 4 (recipe can be cut in half to serve 2)

6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (1/2 of the container)
1 1/2 cups of milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Ice
Fresh or frozen fruit (optional)

For the full recipe, this will fill up the whole blender, just add enough ice or fruit to reach the top and then blend together until smooth.

Enjoy!