Beverage Recipes
MN WIC Program
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- Smoothies
- Fruit Slush Shake
- Orange Julius
- Purple Cow
- Fruit Juice Spritzer
- Cranberry Punch
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Kids can help!
All the beverage recipes in this section use one or more of the WIC foods. While milk and water should be a child's usual beverages, these recipe ideas are good for snack time or for special occasions.
Smoothies
Printable Version: Creamy Smoothies Recipe (PDF: 793KB/1 page)
- 1 cup (8 oz.) yogurt OR milk OR soy beverage
- 1 1/2 cups frozen fruit (any combination)
- 1/2 - 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup your choice juice
For a variation, add:
- 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
- Place yogurt, fruit and ice cubes in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth. Eat smoothie thick with a spoon or add juice to make it thin enough to drink.
Servings: 2
Serving idea:
- Strawberry-banana smoothies are a favorite, but many flavor combinations go well together.
Tip:
- Put slightly overripe fruit in the freezer to have on hand for smoothies.
Fruit Slush Shake
Printable Version: Fruit Slush Shake Recipe (PDF: 478KB/1 page)
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup frozen fruit
- 1/2 cup milk OR yogurt OR soy beverage
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 - 2 tsp sugar OR honey
- Place all ingredients in a blender pitcher.
Blend until smooth.
Servings: 1
Tip:
- Put bruised or slightly overripe fruit in the freezer so it will be ready for Fruit Slush Shake.
Orange Julius
Printable Version: Orange Julius Recipe (PDF: 417KB/1 page)
- 1 can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate OR other type of juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 10 ice cubes
For a variation, add:
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend until frothy.
Servings: 4
Tip:
- Try different types of juice in this recipe - you can use strawberry, raspberry, lime and other flavors!
Purple Cow
Printable Version: Purple Cow Recipe (PDF: 425KB/1 page)
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- Place all ingredients in a blender pitcher.
Blend until smooth.
Servings: 1-2
Note:
- Purple Cow is a quick, nutritious morning choice for those "on-the-go".
Fruit Juice Spritzer
Printable Version: Fruit Juice Spritzer Recipe (PDF: 607KB/1 page)
- 2 cups fruit juice (look for 100% natural juice)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice OR 4 slices lemon
- 2 cups sparkling water OR club soda
- Combine fruit juice and lemon juice in a pitcher.
- Slowly pour sparkling water or club soda down the inside of the pitcher.
Stir gently. Serve over ice.
Servings: 4
Tip:
- Try this fizzy drink instead of soda pop for a healthier choice.
Cranberry Punch
Printable Version: Cranberry Punch Recipe (PDF: 546KB/1 page)
- 2 cans (12 oz. each) frozen cranberry apple juice (prepared according to package directions) OR 2 bottles (48 fluid oz. each) cranberry apple juice
- 10 whole cloves
- 6 cinnamon sticks, broken
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
Place all ingredients in a large pan.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes.
Remove and discard spices and lemon. Serve warm.
Servings: 12
Tip:
- Save money on spices by shopping for them in the bulk foods section or at a natural foods store.
Hot Chocolate Mix
Printable Version: Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (PDF: 428KB/1 page)
- 5 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 ounces (3/4 cup) powdered coffee creamer (choose your favorite flavor)
- 1 pound (4 cups) powdered chocolate milk flavoring
- Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl, mixing well.
Store in an airtight container.
Prepare hot chocolate by placing 1/3 cup mix in a mug or cup. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Let cool to drinking temperature.
Servings: 20
Tip:
- Put 1/3 cup mix, a plastic spoon and small marshmallows into plastic baggies for gifts.
