Summer Treats: Peach Smoothies

Summer just wouldn't be the same without peaches.  I loooove this fruit, and when I found myself with a few ripening ones this weekend, I decided to make smoothies.  Not only is this a healthy snack, but they turned out to be delicious!  Blend:

• 1 plain yogurt
• 2-3 peaches
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbs honey

Summer Treats: Strawberry Lemonade

How good does this look?!  I love how summery and refreshing this is, perfect for a summer day or night. Yummm...

Pic:Pinterest, recipe via s and o productions

{Strawberry Lemonade}

ingredients

- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 cup lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)

directions

1. In a small saucepan combine 1 cup of the sugar and 1 cup of the water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

2. In a blender combine remaining 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and the strawberries; process until smooth. Transfer to a 2-quart pitcher; add cooled syrup, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Fill pitcher with crushed ice. Makes 8, 8-oz. servings.

3.Make-ahead tip: Prepare lemonade but do not add ice. Cover and chill up to 8 hours. Add ice and serve.

Summer Treats: Blueberry Crisp

Summer is the perfect time for cobblers, pies and crisps.  Fresh fruit is at its best, so why not indulge in something yummy.

Ingredients:
* 4 cups fresh blueberries, washed, drained well
* 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
* 1 tbsp corn starch
* 2 tsp lemon juice
* 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/3 cup flour
* 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
* pinch of salt
* 1/2 stick softened butter (4 tbsp)
Preparation:
1. In a bowl combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice, and mix to combine evenly. Pour into a lightly buttered baking dish.
2. In the same bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, salt, and butter. Stir with a fork until the mixture is crumbly and evenly blended. Spread the mixture over the berries and bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Let cool to warm before serving.