cool – Urban Retro Recipes http://urbanretrorecipes.com Recipes written by Marci Seither Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:08:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 Sssh ..Don’t tell your kids but this frozen treat is GOOD for them! http://urbanretrorecipes.com/sssh-dont-tell-kids-frozen-treat-good/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/sssh-dont-tell-kids-frozen-treat-good/#respond Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:47:23 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1491 When you think about it, the ingredients of this Frozen Yogurt are actually good for you!~ The Greek yogurt and strawberries are perfect together and with only a few more ingredients, a blender, and room in the freezer, and you are set for cooling off! I was thinking that this might also be good to […]

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When you think about it, the ingredients of this Frozen Yogurt are actually good for you!~ The Greek yogurt and strawberries are perfect together and with only a few more ingredients, a blender, and room in the freezer, and you are set for cooling off!
I was thinking that this might also be good to make into small individual cups or better yet, popsicle containers.

I love that this recipe uses strawberries, but to be honest when I was looking up fast and easy summer recipes, the ones that really kept [popping out were the ones that didn’t require an Ice Cream Freezer.

You only need a blender for this one. I can’t believe I didn;t try this sooner. Plus,

I can’t believe I didn;t try this sooner. Plus, ice cream doesn’t always set too well with me. It is too heavy and rich. Using yogurt is a game changer for me.

I know there are a lot of people who make their own Greek yogurt, but I am totally OK to just buy it from the store, After all, a mom can only do so much!
This is what Tiffany of You’ll Feel Great in 8 has to say about this family favorite.

You only need 5 minutes and 4 healthy real food ingredients to make this Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt – No ice cream maker required! At only 100 calories per serving, you’ll love this sweet guilt-free dessert!

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Quick Tip: If you have other fruit you would love to try just swap[ out for strawberries. I can’t wait to try, blueberry, peach, and mango! Let me know what combos you come up with.

 

Recipe and Photos courtesy of  Tiffany of You’ll Feel Great in 8. 

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Break Out The Blender and Be Your Own Bartender.

The first time I heard the word mocktail I thought it was someone making a joke, but the reality is that not everyone wants a drink.

Some of the best flavors combined usually have a shot of something that has the word proof associated with it. Time to re-think, re-package and re-name some of those amazing combos and face it the word smoothie just isn’t very sexy.

And Bartending? It never got easier..especially when you serve this with Strawberry-Lemon Crumble bars, Rice Krispy bars, Chocolate Salted Carmelo bars. I think you get the picture!

So Mocktail  party on! Whether you are pregnant, driving, want a non-alcohol option, or serving something to your kids that is as healthy as it is beautiful, get your party started!

This is what Ashley of Baker By Nature has to say about her super cool recipe.

Fruit smoothie purists, this one is for you! This stunning drink is made up of frozen strawberries, chunks of sweet mango, fresh squeezed orange juice, and a splash of water – that’s it!

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Quick Tip; when fruit is in season go ahead, stock up and freeze for later.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Ashley at Baker by Nature.

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I had no idea making granita was so simple! Oh well, better late than never!

Anytime I saw the glossy photos of fresh fruit granita I was in awe. Seriously, it looked so refreshing and as a gal who asked for a snow cone machine for Mother’s Day one year, this really appeals to me.

When my husband and I got married we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Every afternoon we would get a huge “brain freeze” snowcone instead of lunch. I loved the assorted tropical flavors and the cool icy treat.

I can’t believe I never looked at the recipe. I knew it must be difficult or time-consuming. Boy, was I wrong. You blend the ingredients in the blender and put into a metal 9 x 13 and put it in the freezer. Several hours later you have something that will be the coolest thing ever..literally!

And the other great thing about this easy to create dessert is that there are so many times I will buy a watermelon and it is more than we can eat over a few days. Being able to put a pan of this in the freezer helps me to utilize all of my fruit before it goes bad. That is a saving.

This is what Marci says about this yummy treat.

You know summer is official when you see bins of watermelons at local farmer’s markets and grocery stores. I remember my parents buying watermelons on our way camping and putting them in the stream to keep cold. That was in the day when watermelons were the size of something shot out of submarines and big black seeds dotted the red juicy flesh. As a kid, part of the fun of eating a big wedge of watermelon was to see who could spit the seeds the farthest.

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Now, the watermelons are seedless, making this recipe super easy to make!

Quick Tip: If you don’t care for basil, just leave it out or try substituting fresh mint.

 Photo and recipe courtesy of Marci

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