Monday, 1 June 2015

Summer drinks for teenagers

Ahhhh to be a teenager... Too young for the responsibilities of adulthood, yet too old for the freedom of childhood. But just because you can't legally neck a cocktail or other alcoholic summer staple, doesn't mean your taste buds will miss out! Show off these tasty concoctions to your friends and family and don't forget to send us a picture via instagram (@unicornasaususs https://instagram.com/unicornasauruss/)


1| Many A Berry (smoothie)
  I like to add oats to this one and enjoy it as a: healthy, refreshing and quick breakfast on a hot summer morning. 
Ingredients:
                 A generous dollop of yoghurt - natural, soy or Greek work well
                 Half a cup of strawberries- about a handful
                 A cup of raspberries
                 A sprinkling of blueberries- not too many as these can be gritty when blended
                 1/4 cup of blackberries- if you want to go all out ;-)
                 A splash of milk- this is for a more liquid consistency

Blend the smoothie for one minute- stopping and shaking half way. The smoothie is best when served fresh but can be kept in the fridge overnight or frozen into ice lollies.

2| Green Juice
  There are many variations on this classic, here's how I do mine:
Ingredients:
                 A cup of kale
                 Half a cucumber, chopped
                 A handful of spinach
                 Half a small carrot
                 A squeeze of lemon juice
                 Two small tomatoes
                 Water
Blend all the ingredients apart from the water. After that, pass it through a sieve and mix in the water. Enjoy with a few ice cubes.

3| Breakfast In A Bottle (smoothie)
   Great for when you're running late- these could even be made the night before.
Ingredients:
                 Half a cup of porridge oats
                 A table spoon of apple sauce
                 A chopped apple
                 A splash of milk
                 A few slices of apricot- dried or fresh
Just whizz it up and it's good to go!

4| Ye Olde Lemonade
   This is a summer essential! What more needs to be said?
Ingredients:
                 Two lemons
                 650ml water
                 85g sugar
                 A few mint leaves
                 A handful of ice
Chop the lemons. Then, along with the sugar and half of the water, whizz in a food processor. Push the mixture through a sieve into a jug, before applying: the remainder of the water, ice and mint leaves. Best fresh but can be frozen as lollies, it looks super appetising when served in jars with colourful straws.

I hope you enjoy these delicious drinks and have an amazing summer!
xo~


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