Orange Almondsicle™ Smoothie

We’ve used Marzipan to add a creamy, sweet taste to two Orange Almondsicle Smoothies.

Yield: 2 to 3 (12 ounce) servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons Love'n Bake™ Marzipan
• 1 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Place the ice cubes in a blender, cover and grind until the ice is partially crushed, about 15 seconds.
2. Add the Love'n Bake ™ Marzipan and orange juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy, about 1 minute. (Generally, when you no longer hear ice rattling in the blender, the mixture is smooth.)
3. Pour into two or three chilled glasses. Garnish with a twist of orange rind.

Notes

In Sicily, where almonds have been grown for centuries, a refreshing drink made from ground almonds, sugar and water is served. (Bakeries usually sell packets of almond paste to be used for this purpose.) The paste turns creamy and milky with a hint of almond taste. The dry summer heat is so intense that this almond milk is served at breakfast, sometimes frozen into a soft slush.

We’ve used Marzipan to add a creamy, sweet taste to two fruit smoothies. Almonds are the good news nut, one of the better sources of vitamin E, high in fiber, associated with preventing cardiovascular disease and linked to cancer prevention. These lovely drinks could be a pleasing and healthy way to start the day. Or an exciting cocktail when vodka or rum are added. (Adults only please.)

Adult Variation: Orange Almondsicle™ - Once the smoothie is blended, add 6 ounces vodka. Blend for a few more seconds to combine. Fill three glasses with crushed ice and divide the Orange Almondsicle™ Smoothie between them. Garnish with a few slices of slivered almonds.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Love'n Bake® - American Almond Products