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Howdy there, strangers! I know that it's been forever and a day since I last posted, and for that I apologize. But I'm back today for another installment of She Made/Ella Hace with my partner-in-crime, girlichef. Heather (girlichef) chose nopales (cactus paddles) as our theme this month and I couldn't be happier. Not only are nopales a staple ingredient in the Mexican kitchen, but they're also one of the few foods that make an appearance in my kitchen almost daily. I add nopales to just about everything: soups, moles, tacos, huevos con chorizo, and even smoothies. Yes, you read that correctly....smoothies!

Licuados de Nopal (cactus paddle smoothies) are very popular at the juice bars in el mercado (the market), because they're believed to lower blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and help you lose weight. At the juice bars you can choose to have your Licuado de Nopal made with either orange juice or grapefruit juice. I prefer mine with grapefruit juice because it really plays well with the pineapple, celery, and parsley that are also in this smoothie. Licuados de Nopal are a nice balance between a sweet smoothie and a savory smoothie. But if you prefer your smoothies on the sweeter side you can sweeten this smoothie with either honey or agave nectar. Served over ice, this Grapefruit-Cactus Paddle Smoothie is a delicious and refreshing way to start your day.

For a complete nopales filled breakfast, be sure to visit girlichef's blog to check out her Migas con Nopales!

Grapefruit-Cactus Paddle Smoothie (Licuado de Nopal y Toronja) - lacocinadeleslie.com

Grapefruit-Cactus Paddle Smoothie {She Made/Ella Hace}

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This particular blog post has me envisioning a 1990's Calvin Klein-esque commercial shot entirely in black & white, with shots of scantily clad celebrity chefs (Hello, Tyler Florence!) swimming in a pool of milk, whispering the word "Obsession."  Because that's exactly what today's recipe is, my latest obsession...Fruity Oat Smoothies.  I drink one every. single. day.  Sometimes two.  And that's why girlichef and I agreed to make smoothies the subject of our latest installment of She Made/Ella Hace.

I've added a handful of oats to my smoothies before and loved them, but I was never obsessed with them like I am now.

This obsession of mine started a couple of months ago when my suegro's (father-in-law) doctor "suggested" that I make him an Oat Smoothie once a day.  I started out making a smoothie just for Don Chuy.  Then Hubby wanted one.  As did Hope (my 15 year old), who some days gets home from school before noon.  And well, seeing everyone else drinking a smoothie, I wanted one too.  

For this recipe I used strawberries, because that's what's in bloom right now and they're just too pretty to resist.  But I switch things up during the week and also make it with papaya, mango, and/or banana.  I really can't pick a favorite, because they're all absolutely delicious!    

What about you...What's your latest food obsession???


Licuado de Fresa y Avena
(Strawberry Oat Smoothie)

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup cold milk
  • 6 large strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons dried oats
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • Ground cinnamon 

Directions: 
Puree the milk, strawberries, oats, sugar, and a dash of ground cinnamon in a blender cup until smooth and creamy.  (About 1 minute.)  Pour into glass; sprinkle top with more ground cinnamon.  Enjoy!!!


Don't forget to visit girlichef's blog to check out her Fruit & Oat Power Smoothie.



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Strawberry Oat Smoothie {She Made/Ella Hace}

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For those of us that live in Mexico, today is just another Monday.  But for my family and friends in the U.S., today is Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer.  Although for me, summer ended the day the kiddies went back to school.  And weather-wise, it hasn't felt much like summer either.  Last week we were treated to gray clouds, thunder, lightning and rain.  But today we were treated to a bright, sunny day that reminded me that it's still summer, even if only for a couple more weeks.

A bright, sunny day like today needs a bright, sunny drink to match.  Orange Julios are that perfect drink.  Orange Julios are my grandmother's version of the ever popular Orange Julius.  She always insisted that it was pronounced JULIOS!  Hubby calls them Naranjadas.   I call them Creamy & Delicious.

Freshly squeezed orange juice.

Vanilla ice cream.  (Freshly churned this morning! Not a must, but definitely a plus.)

A splash of milk.

And a raw egg, to make it extra creamy and frothy.  (But you can leave that out if you want!)

Orange Julios are so good you'll hope summer will hang around just a little longer.


Orange Julius/Naranjada



Orange Julios

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg (optional)

Directions:
Puree all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.  Pour into a tall glass.  Enjoy!!!

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Orange Julios (Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Smoothies)

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