Skinny Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

I told y'all last week that I wasn't through with my lemon love! After making my ginormous batch of Skinny Lemonade, I started looking at different ways to enjoy it. That's when I came across a copycat Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade recipe.

I have to admit, I don't eat fast food. I may sneak off to Subway for a sandwich once in a while when I don't feel like cooking (gasp! Yes that happens to me!). And I can't even remember the last time I ate one.

I stay away (far away) from places like McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, and even Chick-fil-A. The reason being is they all serve processed foods and most of it is fried. I try to stay away from that sort of thing.

Which probably explains why I've never heard of a frosted lemonade. What an ingenious idea this is! Taking one of summers most favorite beverages, lemonade, and adding ice cream to it! Simply delicious!

So I got an idea to add frozen strawberries to my Skinny Lemonade and add ice cream (no sugar added version), to make this Skinny Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. All the creaminess of an ice cream shake without all the sugar and calories.

So go ahead, make one for yourself and savor a few of summer’s favorites in one delicious drink.

Skinny Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Recipe by Julie Murphy

A frozen drink combining a few of summer's favorites, lemonade, strawberries, and ice cream.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 tall glass or 2 small child's cups
Ingredients

• 1 cup lemonade
• 1 and 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
• 3 scoops vanilla ice cream (with no added sugar)

Directions

1. Combine lemonade and frozen strawberries into a high speed blender. Blend until mixture is liquefied, no more strawberry chunks.
2. Add in vanilla ice cream and blend until mixture is smooth.
3. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

Inspired by ~ Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade.

 

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Strawberry Salsa

Remember, my Pineapple salsa I made a few weeks ago? Where I combined tropical pineapple with spicy salsa? Well, if you love spicy mixed with a little sweetness, then you are going to L-O-V-E the taste of strawberries in this salsa!

Fresh strawberries combined with cool cucumbers and spicy jalapeños. It wakes up your taste buds that have been sleepwalking through all of your meals over the last few days, months, or even years.

And the best part about this salsa, you can eat it with plain tortilla chips or you can pair it with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips for an entirely different snack.

Whatever you thought about salsa before, my Strawberry Salsa is sure to change the way you think about salsa from now on.

Strawberry Salsa

Recipe by Julie Murphy

A sweet & fruity twist on traditional salsa.

Prep time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 0
Total time: 7 minutes
Yield: 1 and 1/2 cups salsa
Ingredients

• 4 strawberries, pureed
• 1 cup whole strawberries, diced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, diced
• 9 slices (about 1/2 of a whole) English cucumber, diced

Directions

1. Puree 4 strawberries. Place into a medium bowl.
2. Add diced strawberries, lime juice, cilantro, and cucumber to pureed strawberries. Mix together.
3. Serve with tortilla chips, cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, or over vanilla ice cream.
4. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet

Can you believe it’s September?? The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, the acorns and leaves are starting to fall, and best of all, its football season! But summer is hanging on strong here and I want  need something to help me cope with these hot days.

And I think I found it in this Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet. A fresh and fruity frozen treat combined with my favorite, Pink Moscato, to help me ease out of this summer heat and into the coolness of fall.
 

Yes, this is an adult’s only treat because, well, I deserve it and you do too! Like yourself, I work hard and every now and then I just need a little “me” time.

So after the kids have left for school, mix up a batch of my Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet so you can enjoy it later in the day while you’re doing your next home pedi before the kids come home. And while you’re at it, pour yourself a glass of wine, preferably pink Moscato, and relax. Or for a real treat, pour a little wine over the sorbet {smile}.

After all, it’s only a couple more hours before you’ll be back on your feet, making dinner and cleaning up after everyone else until it starts all over again tomorrow morning.

 

Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, washed, rinsed, and topped

1 to 2 cups watermelon

¾ cup water

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup pink Moscato

3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

In a small saucepan, add water and sugar. Stirring continuously, heat until sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, set aside and let cool to room temperature.

Add room temperature sugar water, fruit, lime juice, and wine into a blender and puree until all ingredients are completely mixed together, about 2 minutes.

Pour into a freezer safe bowl and freeze overnight. You can also make it in the early morning so you can enjoy it later in the day while everyone is away with a glass of wine. Enjoy!

*Since this does have wine, please drink eat responsibly.

*Helpful Hints*

- If freezing overnight, leave out for about 20-30 minutes before scooping as it will be frozen hard

- Can also use a white zinfandel wine or your wine of choice

- All measurements are US

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Strawberry Coconut Sorbet

You didn’t really think I would forget to share an ice cream recipe with you this week, did you? After all, we will be wrapping up July here soon and nothings better on a hot summer day than a cold frozen treat to help you forget about this heat…at least for a little while {smile}.

And what better way to enjoy yourself than with a combination of summer’s two favorite flavors, strawberries and coconut.

Those sweet, red, juicy berries that only make their presence during spring and summer are being mixed here with the tropical nutty flavor of coconut. And why not bring in just a little flavoring of Amaretto to top this yumminess off!

Yep, I have created in my lab kitchen a Strawberry Coconut Sorbet that will tickle your taste buds while helping you cool down.

Just like my other ice cream recipes, no churn is needed. And this ice cream is dairy free, soy free, and no added granulated sugar as I used honey instead, giving it a deliciously smooth, sweet taste.

Now if you’re making this for the kids, leave out the Amaretto. Or you can substitute Amaretto extract, which I did not. Even though it’s just a small amount, I really think the Amaretto adds a delicious essence to the strawberry and coconut flavoring.

And I’m just going to say this, if you are over 21 years of age and use Amaretto (the alcoholic version), my PSA for this recipe is Do Not Eat and Drive. Even though it’s a small amount, please stay responsible.

Strawberry Coconut Sorbet

Ingredients

2 cups whole strawberries, washed and topped

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup cream of coconut

1 teaspoon Amaretto (can substitute Amaretto extract)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon coconut extract

2 Tablespoons honey

Directions

Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until thoroughly mixed.

Pour into a freezer safe dish and place in freezer overnight.

*Helpful Hints*

- can also be made first thing in the morning so you can enjoy it later that evening.

 - All measurements are US

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