I like to take the kids out of the house a few times a week in the summer, and that means there are more lunches and dinners out, which can usually mean not so healthy choices.
While I try to keep them eating well, sometimes I have to give in to convenience so in the mornings a vitamin packed smoothie can be a life saver!
When I was a kid, my Dominican mother used to make me a drink called “Morir Soñando”, which translates to ‘die dreaming’.
It’s a drink that’s unique to the Dominican Republic and consists of a mixture of milk, orange juice and sugar. It’s DELISH, and I always wanted to make it for my family.
While milk and O.J. are good for you, their nutrition alone can’t substitute a full breakfast, so I took a packet of Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, and a few more ingredients and made my own version of the traditional “Morir Soñando”, yummy!
Vitamin Packed Vanilla Orange Smoothie
Try the recipe for yourself!
This Vanilla Orange Smoothie isn’t just for the kids, I love it too! It’s perfect for breakfast, but also great as a mid afternoon snack, or for another meal on the go.
It’s an honor to pass down recipes from my childhood to my own family, even if I did tweak it here and there. And there and here, HA!
What is a dish or recipe that reminds you of your childhood? Have you passed it along to your family?
Cheers to a happy and healthy summer!
Nutritious Vanilla Orange SmoothieVitamin Packed Vanilla Orange Smoothie
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 392Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 3gSugar: 55gProtein: 29g
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Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Yum! This sounds like such a great way to start the day. I bet it is really refreshing.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
It is! I remember having these as summer treats as a kid..super tasty and refreshing!
Amy Anderson says
I’m obsessed with smoothies lately. This looks delicious!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
I love smoothies too! Thanks for stopping by Amy!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
Sounds delicious and the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack!!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Meredith! Let me know if you try it!
ChiWei says
Yum! I think everyone in the family would love these!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks ChiWei!
Crystal says
Great recipe!! I have all the ingredients so I know what I will be having for breakfast this week :) Thanks so much!!