Smoothies, smoothies & more smoothies!

Those with a soft spot for smoothies will find this collection of 100 blended drinks an indispensable reference. Grouped into themes, the duo put their blenders to the test, whipping up drinks for all occasions. Though the book leans heavily on bananas and yogurt, those averse to either ingredient will enjoy options like Orange Ginger Delight and Persimmon Protein Punch, which uses tofu and soy milk in lieu of yogurt. Substitutions are suggested, except in one puzzling case; readers may want to consider swapping the recommended brown sugar often employed for white. The veggie selections veer toward savory with the expected (gazpacho) and the challenging (Perfectly Pesto, a "salad in a glass"). Kids with blender skills will be able to whip up simple treats like Lovingly Lemon (a lemon popsicle, chopped pineapple, and pineapple juice) and the Nutty Nut (Nutella, banana ice cream, milk and pecans) with minimal supervision. And those who like their blended drinks with a kick will appreciate the many options, including Whisky-A-Cho-Co, a combination of chocolate ice cream, whisky, chocolate chips, and chili flakes. Packed with as much fruit as information; readers, start your blenders. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Speckled Spice Few things are as delicious as fresh passion fruit in season. They also lend a unique flavor and interesting texture to smoothies. This smoothie has an excellent combination of colors.   Makes 1 glass   2 ½ oz [70 g] passion fruit (about 2-3 medium fruit), halved 5 oz [150 g] [about 1 ¼ cups] mango chunks Cinnamon, to taste 6 small ice cubes   Scoop out contents of passion fruits and transfer to a blender. Add mango, cinnamon, and ice. Blend until smooth. Excerpted from Smoothies, Smoothies, and More Smoothies! by Leah Shomron, Hanni Borowski All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.