for when the kids want a caramel milkshake for afternoon tea and you have no caramel topping or cream...
approximate amounts only ;) to make 3-4 milkshakes
around 4-5 tabs brown sugar
around 1-1 1/2 tabs butter
squeeze (around 1 tspn) golden syrup
place in thermomix and cook for 5 mins 90' speed 2
add a splash of milk and cook a further 4 mins 90' speed 2
it should look smooth and creamy and smell like caramel (funnily enough lol)
then put in your milk and icecream if desired. i was making 4 cups so i put in 3 cups of milk (not cup measures but the actually cup size we were using IYKWIM). my kids like a dollop of icecream in the cup not mixed into the shake, so i just whizzed up the milk and caramel for 2 minutes speed 8. pour over the icecream and serve.
PS: it occurred to me after how much sugar there is in this! it would be interesting to see how it compares to commercial stuff.... still, my kids don't get that much sugar i don't think...
posted by Karen at http://brazen20au.blogspot.com
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12.1.10
23.8.09
Divine Smoothie
this one really is tooo delicious to be breakie!! it's F&V shopping day today so i've run out of my usual ingredients!
cashews, more than usual (maybe 100-150g)
2 frozen bananas
3-4 dates
1 dessertspoonful of cocoa
rice milk to desired amount
add everything but milk to thermomix, crush on speed 8 for 40 seconds. add milk and crush another 20-30 seconds. serve (serves 2)
edited after eating to say that this is good enough for dessert. i think you could even try freezing it in icecubes, then re-crushing and serving as icecream, or even making really thick and serving as a creamy dessert. mmmmmmmmmmmm
cashews, more than usual (maybe 100-150g)
2 frozen bananas
3-4 dates
1 dessertspoonful of cocoa
rice milk to desired amount
add everything but milk to thermomix, crush on speed 8 for 40 seconds. add milk and crush another 20-30 seconds. serve (serves 2)
edited after eating to say that this is good enough for dessert. i think you could even try freezing it in icecubes, then re-crushing and serving as icecream, or even making really thick and serving as a creamy dessert. mmmmmmmmmmmm
3.8.09
Breakfast Shakes
inspired by the threads on the forum I've been making some breakfast smoothies a few times a week (I'm a bit bored with porridge finally lol)
Here are the threads:
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1337.0
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1343.0
here's what i've been throwing in mine:
4-5 strawberries, hulled
1 large banana, peeled (frozen is fine)
a good handful of cashews
sprinkle of sunflower seeds (maybe 10g)
some chia seeds
a few stalks of soemthing green - i've used english spinach before, and used parsley today (i promise you can't taste it at all!)
some seaweedy stuff (i use the nori wrappers torn up but i'm sure there's better stuff ou can buy)
and milk of your choice (i use my tmx rice milk) - add enough to get your desired consistency
i think some fresh juice might be nice in it too, or a little soda water
i generally put everything but the milk in and whizz it up for 30-60 secs on speed 8 or so, then add the milk and do another 30-60 secs on speed 6-8, then serve. delish!
Here are the threads:
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1337.0
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1343.0
here's what i've been throwing in mine:
4-5 strawberries, hulled
1 large banana, peeled (frozen is fine)
a good handful of cashews
sprinkle of sunflower seeds (maybe 10g)
some chia seeds
a few stalks of soemthing green - i've used english spinach before, and used parsley today (i promise you can't taste it at all!)
some seaweedy stuff (i use the nori wrappers torn up but i'm sure there's better stuff ou can buy)
and milk of your choice (i use my tmx rice milk) - add enough to get your desired consistency
i think some fresh juice might be nice in it too, or a little soda water
i generally put everything but the milk in and whizz it up for 30-60 secs on speed 8 or so, then add the milk and do another 30-60 secs on speed 6-8, then serve. delish!
21.7.09
Rice Milk
I am attempting to be dairy free (not succeeding really, i love my dairy so much, plus i keep forgetting it is in foods such as pesto etc lol) and have switched to rice milk in preference to soy milk which I'd rather avoid in any quantity.
This milk is really nice - i do find it separates so isn't great for coffee (i drink it with a teaspoon now so i can keep stirring lol) but it is lovely for everything else :)
it's from Jo at Quirky Cooking who i MUST add to my blog list! (i keep saying that but i've been totally slack at updating my blog lately)
Rice Milk
50g brown rice
30g raw cashews
960g filtered water
1 tablespoon grapeseed (or other mild flavoured) oil
30g maple syrup
pinch of salt
Place rice in dry TM bowl and grind for 1 minute speed 8. Add cashews and grind until it stops hitting the sides (30-60 seconds)
Add remaining ingredients and cook at 60 degrees, 7 minutes, speed 4
Puree on speed 8 for 40 secs, then strain into jug (i have washed out an couple of old 2L milk bottles and use those). It will need a really good shake before each use!
you can see some of Jo's tips for making this here
This milk is really nice - i do find it separates so isn't great for coffee (i drink it with a teaspoon now so i can keep stirring lol) but it is lovely for everything else :)
it's from Jo at Quirky Cooking who i MUST add to my blog list! (i keep saying that but i've been totally slack at updating my blog lately)
Rice Milk
50g brown rice
30g raw cashews
960g filtered water
1 tablespoon grapeseed (or other mild flavoured) oil
30g maple syrup
pinch of salt
Place rice in dry TM bowl and grind for 1 minute speed 8. Add cashews and grind until it stops hitting the sides (30-60 seconds)
Add remaining ingredients and cook at 60 degrees, 7 minutes, speed 4
Puree on speed 8 for 40 secs, then strain into jug (i have washed out an couple of old 2L milk bottles and use those). It will need a really good shake before each use!
you can see some of Jo's tips for making this here
24.4.09
Chai Latte, First Draft (TMX, GF)
this was good but not good enough! recipe is for me so i can tweak it ;) the numbers in brackets are what i did this time.
1L skim milk
2 teabags, strings & tags cut off
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves (4)
8 cardmom pods, squeezed til they just crack slightly (5)
1/4 tspn ground ginger, rounded, or one slice fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon (tspn) raw sugar or honey or to taste
put the milk in the bowl of the thermomix
place the other ingredients in the basket and place it into the thermomix
cook 20mins (12) at 100'c, speed 3
remove the basket, pour and serve
1L skim milk
2 teabags, strings & tags cut off
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves (4)
8 cardmom pods, squeezed til they just crack slightly (5)
1/4 tspn ground ginger, rounded, or one slice fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon (tspn) raw sugar or honey or to taste
put the milk in the bowl of the thermomix
place the other ingredients in the basket and place it into the thermomix
cook 20mins (12) at 100'c, speed 3
remove the basket, pour and serve
6.1.09
"Snap" punch!
another from a friend ;)
The punch I make is a *SNAP*
1 - 2 ltr bottle of lemonade
1 - large tin tropical mixed fruits - I sometimes add extra pineapple too
1 - contaner of concentrated fruit juice (I use tropical)
Chuck in some ice to keep cool
and stir
Add alcohol as required - ours is usually a PG punch
Voila punch
The other thing I do is put all the ingredients into the freezer for 1/2 hour or so and they stay colder for a lot longer!
The punch I make is a *SNAP*
1 - 2 ltr bottle of lemonade
1 - large tin tropical mixed fruits - I sometimes add extra pineapple too
1 - contaner of concentrated fruit juice (I use tropical)
Chuck in some ice to keep cool
and stir
Add alcohol as required - ours is usually a PG punch
Voila punch
The other thing I do is put all the ingredients into the freezer for 1/2 hour or so and they stay colder for a lot longer!
"Snap" punch!
another from a friend ;)
The punch I make is a *SNAP*
1 - 2 ltr bottle of lemonade
1 - large tin tropical mixed fruits - I sometimes add extra pineapple too
1 - contaner of concentrated fruit juice (I use tropical)
Chuck in some ice to keep cool
and stir
Add alcohol as required - ours is usually a PG punch
Voila punch
The other thing I do is put all the ingredients into the freezer for 1/2 hour or so and they stay colder for a lot longer!
The punch I make is a *SNAP*
1 - 2 ltr bottle of lemonade
1 - large tin tropical mixed fruits - I sometimes add extra pineapple too
1 - contaner of concentrated fruit juice (I use tropical)
Chuck in some ice to keep cool
and stir
Add alcohol as required - ours is usually a PG punch
Voila punch
The other thing I do is put all the ingredients into the freezer for 1/2 hour or so and they stay colder for a lot longer!
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