chill out with beverages

These looked very refreshing to me. Let me know if you try one.

I have them on my list for this summer. So far I've tried one of the four I'm posting.

Watermelon Breeze
3 c. cubed chilled watermelon
1 c. coconut water
squeeze of fresh lime

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I did try this shake that is supposed to take like a Wendy's frosty. 

It was chocolaty and chilly.

Skinny Shake
3/4 c. almond milk
about 15 ice cubes
1/2 t. vanilla
1-2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 of a banana
Blend.

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This smoothie was from the Oprah site. "Enjoy this beverage as often as you like. (I typically recommend two glasses between meals.) Pineapple contains digestive enzymes. Kale is rich in compounds that support enzymes in the liver. And artichoke can improve bile flow."

Pineapple Kale Juice
½ c. pineapple
4 c.chopped kale leaves (no stems)
2 large cucumbers
½ lemon, squeezed
½ c. mint
2 artichoke hearts (from can or jar)
Directions

If you don't have a juicer, use a blender on high; just add 1½ cups water and remove the pulp with a strainer. I recommend keeping the pulp in and getting a few extra grams of fiber.

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I'm still doing the green smoothie thing, so more recipes = more variety.

Parsley-Passion Green Smoothie 1½ c. water ½ cucumber 1 banana 1 c. pineapple chunks ¼ bunch of parsley 1 c. ice cubes Add ingredients to FourSide or WildSide jar in order listed. Select “Whole Juice.”

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recipe from here

Strawberry Lemonade

10 strawberries
1 lemon, juiced
4 dates (or 2 Tablespoon honey)
I quart pure water

Blend well.
Serves 3