Summer Smoothie Series, #7: A Minion Approved Drink

I am a huge fan of the Despicable Me franchise, and like many others, I adore the minions. My current collection includes a large minion plush, a luggage tag, t-shirts and two themed board games…I know what you’re thinking; no, an incredibly eloquent 9-year-old is not running this blog (I think I’m more fanatic about these little yellow guys than a kid that age anyway). So naturally, when I saw a box of Minions cereal in the store (banana berry flavored, of course) I knew I had to make a smoothie. So, in honor of the movie coming out today, I give you… Continue reading

Summer Smoothie Series, #6: Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blueberry

For the fifth smoothie in the series, I thought it would be appropriate to make a drink perfect for those of us celebrating Independence Day tomorrow. Even if you aren’t celebrating, I highly recommend trying this smoothie; it has the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, it’s super cold and refreshing, plus all three layers are just as delicious mixed together.

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