Smoothie Me Over

When it comes to making a perfect smoothie, the process is usually anything but smooth.  Any barista will tell you that smoothies are usually the most time consuming beverage on the menu due to the addition of fresh fruits, juices, the perfect amount of ice, and careful blending to achieve the just right consistency.

Unfortunately, the extra effort and fresh ingredients that make smoothies so delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day also make them a pretty expensive choice for a summer refreshment and not easy to replicate at home.  Until now....

New blender ready smoothie mixes are the newest and hottest product release for summer.  These easy to prepare smoothie mixes are almost too good to be true.

 Only three simple steps: 1) Pour 2) Blend 3) Serve to making perfect smoothies??

It's true, if you have a blender and ice cubes, you can make delicious, real fruit smoothies in seconds.

Available in flavors like Mango, Peach, Strawberry, Strawberry-Banana, Raspberry, Green Apple, Wildberry, and Superfruit, it shouldn't be hard to find flavors to please everybody.

And made from real fruit and all natural ingredients!  These summer treats aren't just healthy and delicious, they are quick, easy, and inexpensive too!

So don't leave the smoothie making to the professionals, make professional smoothies yourself!

Don't forget to share your smoothie pictures, tips, and recipe creations with us!  

We can't wait to see what you create!  

Email us with your smoothie experiences at sweetsblog@sweetsaurus.com for a chance to be featured in a future article and win a SweetSaurus.com goodie bag filled with sweet treats!

Does Your Morning Coffee Need a Splash of Flavor?

Getting bored of your morning coffee?  Try adding a splash of flavor!  Here are two new syrup flavors that will make your morning coffee an experience to look forward to again.

Monin Blueberry Pie Syrup

Unlike some fruit flavoring syrups, Monin Blueberry Pie syrup is formulated for use with dairy products, so it won't separate or cause the cream in your coffee to curdle.  Just add 1/2- 1 ounce to fresh brewed coffee, add milk or cream, and enjoy the classic flavor combination of ripe blueberries and graham cracker crust.  It's a morning treat that you just might want to enjoy all day.

Torani Salted Caramel Syrup

If you are a fan of caramel flavor with your coffee, then this one is a must try.  It still has all the classic goodness of rich, buttery caramel flavor, but it adds a touch salty sweetness that will keep you coming back for more.  Torani Salted Caramel syrup is also available in sugar free!

You can find lots of other great flavoring syrups for coffee here.