Freezing Homemade Mylk

If I still have a good amount of homemade mylk (in this case almond mylk) left a few days after making it, I freeze some.  This way, I finish what I have and also have ice cubes for smoothies. No waste!

Afternoon Date Shake

An absolute favorite afternoon pick-me-up. And so easy to make! I always have dates in the refrigerator to serve to guests instead of nuts.  Perhaps a small bowl of dates, small bowl of unsulphered dried apricots with some roasted chickpeas.

What you need:
3/4 cup of whole milk (I like Mill-King Creamery)
1/2 cup ice
1/3 cup of pitted dates (bagged Whole Foods, I avoid bulk due to fear of cross-contamination with scoop or "that" hand that reaches in bins to "try")

What to do:
Place ingredients in Thermomix bowl and blend on speed nine until frothy. 

Pumpkin Smoothie

I have found a good way to use up leftover pumpkin puree after making pumpkin bread. This pumpkin smoothie is a delicious way to sneak some orange into your day.  No bananas needed in this smoothie!
This recipe serves one.  

What you need:

frothy pumpkin smoothie
with gingersnaps

1 cup ice
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
about 1 teaspoon honey, or touch more
pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon or ground ginger

What to do:
Blend all above ingredients until frothy.


Enjoy with some gingersnaps!