Drink Ideas | Easy and Healthy Drink Recipes from Wholefully.com https://wholefully.com/recipes/drinks/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png Drink Ideas | Easy and Healthy Drink Recipes from Wholefully.com https://wholefully.com/recipes/drinks/ 32 32 Easy Iced Mocha Recipe with DIY Mocha Syrup https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/ https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:26:07 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=55329 You'll never hit the coffee shop again with this Easy Iced Mocha Recipe in your back pocket! It's a breeze to make at home. A perfectly frosty iced mocha on a hot summer’s day is one of life's greatest pleasures. The first sip of the chocolatey, coffee goodness is enough to make your eyes roll back in your head from happiness! We're going to teach you today how to bring that moment of joy into your life every day with our no-fail homemade iced mocha recipe. You'll be blown away by just how easy it is to make it at home (and how much cash you'll save over hitting the coffee shop). Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/iced-mocha/feed/ 6 How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:36:54 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54665 A delicious mixed berries smoothie is just seconds away when you blend up these ingredients. Use frozen fruit for a frosty treat any time. It’s hard to top the classic fruity tartness of a mixed berry smoothie! This beautifully-pink smoothie is a breeze to make, and it’s packed full of wonderful flavor and nourishing antioxidants. This mixed berry smoothie is infinitely adaptable because you get to choose what frozen berries make up your smoothie! Craft your perfect combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries—or take a shortcut and used a mixed frozen berries from the frozen fruit section of your supermarket. Overhead of finished smoothie with fresh berries and milk.

What do I need for your mixed berry smoothie recipe?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need:
  • Frozen bananas. The banana will up the fruity flavor, while also adding sweetness and creaminess.
  • Frozen berries. You can use whatever frozen berries that make you happy—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix! If you head to the frozen fruit section at your local grocery store, you’ll probably spy a few bags of mixed berries. These are my favorite for this smoothie!
  • Milk. Any kind of milk will work—cow’s milk, soy milk, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk. Whatever you have!
  • Plain Greek yogurt. Not only does yogurt make the smoothie even creamier, but it also gives it a boost of protein, so you aren’t hungry again 30 minutes after finishing your drink.
  • Honey or maple syrup. You may or may not need this one, depending on how ripe your banana is.
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What do I need for your coconut pineapple smoothie recipe?

You only need three, maybe four, ingredients, and you may already have them all! You’ll need:
  • Frozen bananas. Bananas add a creamy sweetness to this smoothie, and because they are frozen, they also chill and thicken the drink.
  • Pineapple. You can’t have a pineapple smoothie without pineapple! Canned or fresh pineapple will both work.
  • Coconut milk. The stuff from the can is what you want here—you can often find it with the international foods or baking ingredients.
  • Honey or maple syrup. If your fruit is really sweet, you may be able to skip this one.
Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/coconut-pineapple-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 4 Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:17 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54345 Give yourself a boost with this peanut butter banana smoothie, loaded with protein and healthy fats. It is the perfect breakfast or snack! Close-up of finished smoothie with peanut butter drizzle and fresh ingredients around it. A peanut butter banana smoothie is a classic combo that you must have in your smoothie-making repertoire—especially if you have kids in the house! Kids love the sweet and nutty flavor of a peanut butter banana smoothie. It’s a must-have in every parent’s kitchen toolbox! The great thing about this smoothie for kids and grown-ups alike is that it is packed with so much protein, healthy fats, and other nutrients that you don’t need to worry about tossing in extra protein powder to make a nourishing, satisfying smoothie! Let’s get blending. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/feed/ 2 Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe to Get Your Minty Fix https://wholefully.com/shamrock-shake/ https://wholefully.com/shamrock-shake/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:29:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=5153 Savor the taste of nostalgia with a homemade copycat Shamrock Shake, a refreshing St. Patrick's Day treat! Close up on a Shamrock Shake copycat, garnished with maraschino cherry and whipped cream, with a striped straw. Because of its limited release and its incredible flavor, Shamrock Shake has some very devoted fans! A Shamrock Shake is the most delicious sweet, creamy, and minty milkshake around. This McDonald's drive-thru classic is typically only available for a limited time leading up to St. Patrick's Day in select locations in the United States, Ireland, and Canada. But you don't have to wait for the annual return of the shamrock shake each February to enjoy this cool and creamy treat! We have a top-notch copycat recipe ready for you. Read the post » ]]> https://wholefully.com/shamrock-shake/feed/ 8 Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:08:35 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=53946 This nourishing and irresistible chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe will leave you craving more with each sip.Close-up of finished smoothie in a glass with a reusable glass straw.   This dessert-like smoothie tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, but it is packed full of nourishing goodness! You can’t beat the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate, and this smoothie is so thick and rich that it tastes like a milkshake! But unlike an ice cream-based shake, this smoothie is gluten-free, can be dairy-free, and is full of vitamins and minerals, making it perfectly suitable for a breakfast or snack. Overhead of finished chocolate peanut butter smoothie with smoothie ingredients around it.

What do I need for a chocolate peanut butter smoothie?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 4 Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:23:21 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=53993 This simple Strawberry Banana smoothie recipe is packed full of fruity flavor, but only takes 5 ingredients to make! You’ll be sipping in no time. If you walk into any smoothie bar or coffeehouse, you’ll probably find a strawberry banana smoothie on the menu. And that’s because it’s a yummy combo that everyone loves! The great news is that a perfect strawberry banana smoothie is such a breeze to make at home, you’ll never hit up the smoothie bar again! We’re going to teach you how to make the perfect strawberry banana smoothie at home with just 5 ingredients. Let’s get blending! Overhead of pink smoothie with small bowls of fresh ingredients around it.

What do I need for a strawberry banana smoothie?

Not only is this a super popular smoothie flavor, but it is also super simple! To make it, you’ll need: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 2 The Simplest Bone Broth Recipe https://wholefully.com/bone-broth/ https://wholefully.com/bone-broth/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:26:42 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=33145 Bone broth is a traditional treatment that's made a comeback in recent years. We'll show you how to make it on the stove, in a Crock Pot, or in an Instant Pot! Clear mug of bone broth held in two hands A few years ago, when I heard the term "bone broth" getting thrown around for the first time, my initial thought was um, isn't chicken broth already made with bones? It wasn't until about a year ago that I found out that bone broth is different from regular chicken stock because it uses a long cooking time to extract as much nutrition out of the bones as possible. Basically, regular chicken stock uses the bones for flavor. Bone broth uses the bones for flavor and nutrition. The resulting broth from long-simmering is totally delicious, of course, but even beyond that, it's a powerful nutritional supplement. In fact, I only started making bone broth regularly after two separate doctors (one crunchy granola doc and one decidedly not crunchy granola doc) recommended I start having at least a cup of it a day as part of my Lyme treatment protocol. Bone broth walks the line between food and medicine in a way that few other foods do. And it certainly tastes a lot better than most medicines do! Glass Pyrex measuring cup pouring bone broth into a glass jar

The Benefits of Bone Broth

The nutritional profile of bone broth depends widely on the kind of bones you use (you can use chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish—anything!), your cooking time, and the way the animals were raised (grass-fed and pasture-raised animals will give you more nutrient density). But there are a few common things about bone broth that make it so awesome:
  • It's loaded with gelatin. The slow and low cooking helps to release the gelatin—which is a broken down version of collagen—that is in the connective tissues and bones you use. Why is this a good thing? Well, major important areas of our body (like the lining of our gut and our own connective tissues and joints) are made from collagen—in fact, about 25% of our body is made of collagen! Some folks use gelatin or collagen supplements, but bone broth is another effective (and affordable) way to get your gelatin and collagen. Making sure you get an adequate supply of collagen has a ton of health benefits like helping you sleep better, making your skin more supple, protecting your gut lining, and making your joints less achy.
  • It's easy to digest. Sometimes the roughage of a huge salad is good for you, but sometimes—especially if you are fighting digestive disorders or your immune system isn't up to snuff—easy-to-digest foods are the way to go. Bone broth is a wonderful marriage of easy-to-digest but still nutritionally powerful.
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The recipe was originally published in August 2011. It was retested with reader feedback, rephotographed, rewritten, and republished for your enjoyment in May 2017.
It is no secret that I love smoothies. I especially love smoothies for an on-the-go breakfast. I can make them at home and then take them along wherever the breeze takes me. What I don’t like about smoothies? The amount of ingredients they take. You are probably saying, “Fruit. Milk. Ice. That isn’t that many.” And you are right, that isn’t! But to make my smoothies into super breakfasts, I load them full of powders, seeds, and other nutrition boosters. By the time I get out, measure and put away all of my additions, a smoothie can take upwards of 20 minutes to perfect. Ridiculous! And so not the speedy breakfast option I want it to be. So, a few years back, I came up with the idea of these smoothie booster packs—and they’ve saved me so much time over the years! These smoothie booster packs have all kinds of goodness in them, and they are just waiting in the freezer to be popped into whatever smoothie I’m making that day.
These smoothie booster packs are totally customizable to what you like in your smoothies and what nutritional goals you have. Looking for a boost of protein? Add protein powder. Want to get your dark, leafy greens in a drinkable version? Throw in some spinach. Looking to quell seasonal allergies? Toss in some local bee pollen. It’s up to you to craft your perfect booster packs! I have a basic recipe for my “normal” booster packs below, but here are some options (plus I’m sure there are a whole bunch I’m forgetting) that you can add in—I’ve added affiliate links for each of my favorite brands where applicable: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/smoothie-booster-packs/feed/ 45 Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe https://wholefully.com/crockpot-hot-chocolate/ https://wholefully.com/crockpot-hot-chocolate/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:44:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=76488 If you’re craving chocolate on a cold winter’s day, try this creamy crockpot hot chocolate recipe! It’s a quick, easy recipe, perfect for a chilly night.
Winter is the season of warmth and comfort, and what better way to embrace it than with a steaming mug of creamy, velvety hot chocolate? Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply want to treat your family to a cozy evening in, look no further than crockpot hot chocolate. This slow-cooked delight is not only a breeze to prepare but also guarantees a creamy, dreamy cup every time. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/crockpot-hot-chocolate/feed/ 0