Whether you choose to keep it kid-friendly or add a little booze, this pink punch is the taste of summer!

While this is undoubtedly a coffee-forward concoction, the layers of flavor- the espresso, honey, and vanilla- are reminiscent of the complexity of a house-made rootbeer. Add whipped cream or ice cream, and you are nudging into soda float territory. For a vegan treat, try it with coconut whipped cream. But try it without cream too; it’s absolutely refreshing!

A smoothie disguised as a soda! Unfortunately, this is the sort of recipe that relies on a very specific piece of equipment- the Breville Infizz Fusion. But if you have one, this recipe will give your machine more mileage. For this soda, you can keep it light and go easy on the sweetener and omit the cream. And when you’re craving a treat, bring on the whipped cream.

Calling store bought nut milk lackluster would be an understatement. It's little more than water, and for my morning cereal, that's ok. But in smoothies, I want a nutrition and flavor boost. When using this milk for smoothies, maximize the nutritional benefits by not straining the milk.

With a little caffeine, fruit, and protein, this smoothie is the perfect pick-me-up to ward off that afternoon crash! You'll need tea ice-cubes; so this recipe requires some pre-planning. I like to brew a quart or 2 of tea in advance, freeze 1/3 into ice-cubes and refrigerate the rest. Acidic fruits pair wonderfully with the green tea and avocado. Boost the flavor with fresh herbs, ginger, and turmeric.

A vegan version of my basic fruit & dairy smoothie, but in this version almond and coconut milks team up for a dairy-free delight! High sugar fruits mellow its lower sugar and acidic counterparts while the coconut milk adds a creamy texture. Avoid adding ice as it will dilute your creation and leave you reaching for sweeteners. Instead, freeze 1/3 to 1/2 of your ingredients. I like to keep the fruit in the freezer. For a quick breakfast, blend up the fruit and nuts the night before and freeze in ice trays. In the morning, add your cubes to the milks and blend! 

With a double dose of espresso, banana, and a serving of nuts, this breakfast concoction gets you moving! I've tested this recipe with canned coconut milk, full fat Greek yogurt, and half-n-half, and the results have been equally delicious. I'm a cream, no sugar kind of gal... A cappuccino or dark brew with half-n-half. Black coffee drinkers may want a dairy ingredient with less fat while our cream and sugar friends should add honey or sugar or even increase the amount of dairy or banana.