Pumpkin Pie Spice Latte

Yum!  Add a tiny pinch of ground cloves, a half pinch of ground ginger, and a small pinch of ground cinnamon to your latte (made with soy or other vegan milk) for a way to welcome Fall.

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This tastes just exactly like a frozen creamsicle from your childhood.  Yum!

Blend:


1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp powdered sugar (confectioners)
4 ice cubes

Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie

This was just what I needed after a tough afternoon in my new organic garden.  Very sweet and filling.

Blend:
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup soy milk
1 single serving container of plain soy yogurt
3 ice cubes
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp sugar

Pina Coladas

Yes!  I vegan-uped my favorite pina colada recipe, and they were so good, my husband didn't even know!  Make the quantity you want with this.

Blend 1 part coconut milk, 2 parts pineapple juice, 2 parts rum (I used Malibu), and ice.  

Now sing it with me people....  "Do you like Pina Coladas, or getting caught in the rain?"

Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino

Ice cold, frosty, chocolaty frappuccino with fresh raspberries.  Need I say more!  (But I will!  It's GOOD for you!)

In a blender, whip up:
A handful of ice cubes
1 cup soy milk
1 tbsp ground cacao (or cocoa powder if you can't find it)
1/2 cup fresh raspberries, washed and picked over
1 heaping tsp instant espresso powder (or a shot of freshly brewed espresso)
1 tsp sugar or agave syrup


Cacao, coffee, soy milk, and raspberries are all superfoods, packed with nutrition!

Blueberry Cinnamon Molasses Smoothie

It was super food central in my blender this morning.  So good, that I had to share it with my 6 year old son.

Blend:
1 cup soy milk
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (I order it from the American store on-line)

Mocha Mix

Stir some into hot or cold soy milk for a yummy jolt.

Mix 1 part sugar, 1 part vegan cocoa, and 2 parts instant espresso powder in an airtight container.

Mocha Frap!

My new favorite drink!!!!  Unbelievably great!

1/3 cup vegan milk (soy, almond...)
1 cup cold coffee
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp vegan cocoa (check label)
1/4 tsp vanilla
4 ice cubes


Blend milk on high speed for 1 minute.  Add the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT ice, and blend well.  Add ice, and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately.  (Special note, if I still lived in the States, I would top this with non-dairy whipped cream.  Alas, no luck there.)

Iced Mint Green Tea with Calcium

Soooo good.  And good for you!  Use mineral water high in calcium for extra nutrition.  For example, Evian has 78 mg/l of calcium.

Add 4 cups boiling water to 2 mint green tea bags, like Twinings (or 2 green tea bags and several leaves of fresh mint).  Mix in sugar to taste if desired.  Stir and let steep until cool.  Serve over ice.  Keep extra in the fridge for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Cran-blueberry Spritzer with Calcium

I love using mineral waters to help get the calcium I need.  This drink is one of my favs!

Mix 1/3 cup cranberry blueberry juice with one cup high calcium sparkling water.  I love to use a brand called Salvetat in France (253 mg/l), but others, such as Perrier (147 mg/l) are very good as well.  Just check the label.

Super Easy Cappuccino (No Machine!)

I miss Starbucks so much.  We live in a little village near Lyon, and I seldom get the time to go into the city for a cup of good Joe.  Here is my super easy, vegan alternative.


Brew 1-2 shots of espresso, or one cup of very strong coffee.  Fill your cup 2/3 full.  Add sugar to your taste, plus the tiniest touch of vanilla if you like.


In a separate cup, heat 1/4 cup vegan milk (soy, almond...) for 30 seconds in the microwave.  Place the cup of a stable work surface.  Using a balloon whisk, 'foam' the milk by rolling the handle of the whisk rapidly between your palms for a minute or so.  Add foam to coffee.

Top with a dusting of your favorite vegan cocoa.