Banana Split Malt

We had an ice cream shop when I was a kid that was called Goodrich Dairy.

It was where my Dad like to go for banana splits and  they made the best chocolate malts.

I had a follower share a recipe for a smoothie with me earlier this summer, and I turned it into a malt.

It tastes JUST like a banana split in a glass!

Banana Split Malt

1 banana

1 cup of milk

1 cup frozen cherries

2 cups vanilla ice cream (more if you want super thick!!)

whipped cream

chocolate syrup

marchino cherry

Blend the banana, milk, ice cream and cherries in your blender.

Pour into a tall glass, top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with a cherry.

**I have made this with the ice cream and whole milk for my kids, I have also lightened it up for me and the hubby.  Use Non-Fat frozen yogurt and skim milk to lighten it up! 

Grab a straw and enjoy!!

Purple Cow Smoothie

My oldest graduated from High School on Sunday and on Monday had a morning appointment at the oral surgeon to have all of his wisdom teeth extracted.

When he thought about eating ice cream all day, I think it sounded appealing until about 3 PM.  He was tired of it.

We make smoothies around her, but they are like "kitchen sink smoothies" that we throw in whatever is laying around.  I haven't ever followed a recipe.

So I thought I would ask for inspiration.  

I got some yummy ideas... all of which I am sure we will try this week.

I was headed to the store and asked which one I should make first, and this was his first pick!

It was easy and I whipped it up right when I got home.

He slurped it down...sans the straw...no dry sockets please!!

Thank you to Ingrid Stephenson Rodgers for sending me the recipe!!

Purple Cow Smoothie

Ingrid Stephenson Rodgers

2 cups of grape juice

1 cup of blueberries (I used frozen ones)

2 cups of vanilla yogurt

I added about a cup of ice cubes

Blend and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and purple sprinkles!

When I handed it to him he said "OOOOooooo even whipped cream!"

He LOVED it!! 

Thanks, Ingrid!