Drinks Archives - Barbara Bakes™

Simple Green Smoothie Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Simple Green Smoothie Recipe blends spinach, banana, and Greek yogurt into a creamy, nutritious drink. Ready in 5 minutes with easy ingredients and endless variations! Quick Recipe Overview WHAT: A nutrient-packed green smoothie blending spinach, banana, tropical fruits, and Greek yogurt into a creamy, naturally sweet breakfast drink. WHY: This easy green smoothie delivers...

Easy Wassail Recipe That Tastes Like Christmas

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:20:38 +0000

Looking for an easy wassail recipe that will make your home smell like the holidays? This centuries-old spiced cider drink combines bright citrus flavors with warming winter spices for the perfect cold-weather beverage — perfect for hosting a holiday party or just craving something cozy! Wassail is a heartwarming holiday beverage that combines the bright...

Pomegranate Smoothie

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:34:00 +0000

Make a healthy pomegranate smoothie for breakfast with frozen blueberries, raspberries and yogurt.

Sugar Cookie Latte (Better Than Starbucks)

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:49:16 +0000

Make a homemade sugar cookie latte with white chocolate chips, half and half and homemade whipped cream for a caffeinated pick-me-up.

Easy Virgin Strawberry Margarita

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Make virgin or alcoholic frozen strawberry margaritas with fresh berries, orange and lime juice, agave and ice.

Easy Strawberry Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:00:20 +0000

Try this Strawberry Spinach Smoothie recipe with frozen mango, almond milk, and fresh strawberries. A healthy, dairy-free green smoothie ready in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! Quick Recipe Overview WHAT: A vibrant green smoothie blending sweet strawberries, nutrient-packed spinach, tropical mango, and creamy almond milk into one refreshing drink. WHY: Packed with vitamins and...

Strawberry Oats Coconut Chia Smoothie

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:02:25 +0000

Start your day with a nutritious Strawberry Oats Coconut Chia Smoothie made with coconut milk, loaded with strawberries, oatmeal, and chia seeds for additional protein and fiber. If you want to change up your usual bowl of oatmeal, try blending it with strawberries in to a delicious smoothie. Smoothies are a great, easy way to get more fruits...

Classic Hot Cocoa

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:30:20 +0000

A rich, creamy, easy-to-make hot cocoa recipe that will warm you up on the cold winter days ahead. My friend Laura from Real Mom Kitchen has a new cookbook, Warm Up Your Winter. It's Laura's second cookbook and it's a cute little, pamphlet style cookbook which includes 20 hot chocolate and cider recipes. Some are from her blog and some can only be found in the cookbook.

How to: Freeze Lemon Juice

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:30:44 +0000

When Tiffany and I made Lemon Pull-Apart Bread recently, we used a lot of lemon zest but just a little bit of lemon juice. She asked me if I was going to make lemonade with all the leftover juice (which is a great idea), but I love to keep lemon juice in the freezer so it's easy to use in recipes without having to buy lemons and juice them each time.

Berry Yogurt Smoothie

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:00:10 +0000

A smoothie made with strawberries and blueberries but also spinach, oatmeal, yogurt, and chia seeds. A sweet and refreshing smoothie that is low in fat and calories, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.