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Champola de Guanabana

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    Guanabana or Soursop is one of the fruits I grew up with. This fruit can be eaten by itself or it can be made into a drink. We made a milkshake called Champola or we mixed the pulp with water to make a refresco . In my town center there was an Asian ice cream parlor and they made an incredible guanabana sherbet. It is funny how sometimes the most simple things have the most amazing flavor. It also doesn't hurt that soursop has some great health benefits.                                                       #dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com For the Champola: 14 ounces 100% frozen Guanabana pulp (see note)  10 ounces whole milk Sugar to taste Combine the Guanabana pulp and the milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and blend for 30 seconds. Serve immediately. For the drink: 14 ounces 100% froz...

Pineapple, banana and strawberries smoothie

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     My grandson used to love pineapples and suddenly he stopped eating them.  Recently, I decided to give it another try. By taking frozen pineapple chunks, strawberries and bananas I created this healthy milkshake that he loved. The addition of almond milk is a good alternative for people who can't have dairy products.                      dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 4 ounces pineapples chunks, frozen 2 ounces of almond milk 4 ounces strawberries  1 large ripe banana Combine the frozen pineapples chunks and almond milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the strawberries and banana pieces and blend until smooth. Garnish with pineapples and strawberry.