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Batida de Guayaba

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I had every intention of posting a recipe yesterday. Every intention. But after a week at home and traveling for the earlier part of the day, the only thing I could think of after grocery shopping and yoga class, was gastronomic therapy. So, I took a long shower, laced myself with lavender oil, poured myself a hefty glass of sparkling vinho verde and ate smoked gouda, sesame seed water crackers, and fresh cherries for dinner. It was just the indulgence I needed. 🙂

I’m still getting back into the swing of things so I’m posting a “recipe” from my “archives.” This is a smoothie I made with leftover guava nectar after making my guava bread pudding. Like most smoothies, you just throw everything in the blender and, yes, you guessed it, blend.

Lastly, I realized that I never told you all who was in my family portrait! It was my auntie Karen (in the middle with the most beautiful smile in the world), my brother (the super tall guy), cousins, and my goddaughter.

Okie dokie, for those of you in the US (or Americans living in other countries), Happy Independence Day!

Batida de Guayaba (Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

3/4 cup guava nectar

1/2 banana

2 tablespoons vanilla creamer

vanilla protein powder (optional)

Method:

*Blend!

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Tiffany M. Griffin is the woman behind Como Water, Washington DC’s premiere veg-centric cuisine consulting company. Through cooking classes, demonstrations, catering, and consultations, Como Water gives people the opportunity to learn how to prepare veg-centric cuisine that boasts maximum flavor, with minimal effort. Tiffany is quickly becoming a go-to expert on the future of veg-centric cuisine, and is a regular contributor to Como Water, the blog, as well as to vegetarian and vegan sites across the Internet. For over a decade, this self-taught, entrepreneurial expert has developed a set of tried and true techniques for making simple, delicious, and sometimes decadent veg-centric dishes. Featured on the Steve Harvey Show and other leading media outlets, Tiffany was born and raised in Springfield, MA. She then earned Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Communications from Boston College and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan. She now resides in Washington DC, where she has worked in the US Senate and at a federal agency on issues around health, food, nutrition, and international food aid/development, and of course, as the owner of Como Water. Tiffany gets culinary inspiration from the food she grew up eating, and from her travels throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. She is dedicated to sharing her wealth of knowledge on veg-centric cuisine with others and to help others live by her mantra—love life, live long, and eat veg-centric cuisine!

Comments

  1. Lisa Fine

    This looks beautiful and delicious. Perfect for summer! Thanks for the recipe…now I just need to have some guava nectar on hand. 🙂

    July 4, 2011
  2. Ann

    Looks amazing! I keep saying I’m going to make a smoothie…..

    July 4, 2011
  3. Treat and Trick

    Fantastic combo and love the varied flavors in them…

    July 4, 2011
  4. Eftychia

    This drink looks so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!

    July 4, 2011
  5. Parsley Sage

    Great smoothie! Guava is great and totally under-appreciated. Since you’re passing out the Happy 4ths, let me toss at Happy Constitution Day your way 🙂

    July 4, 2011
  6. Jill @ Dulce Dough

    I love smoothies and it has been way too long since I have had one! Yours looks so refreshing!

    July 4, 2011
  7. Greg

    I have been flipping back and forth on whether I should start experimenting with smoothies. What do you use for your inspiration internet, a smoothie book or do you just wing it?

    July 4, 2011
  8. Liz

    I approve of your gastronomic therapy…yummy bites for dinner. And your smoothie looks delish, too!

    July 4, 2011
  9. Laura @ Sprint2theTable

    Guava nectar just sounds decadent. Love it! 🙂

    Hope you have a great weekend!

    July 4, 2011
  10. Janet@fromcupcakestocaviar

    I love smoothies and this one looks quite tasty!

    July 4, 2011
  11. Chef Dennis

    I do have to start making smoothies, you make them look so delicious!

    July 4, 2011
  12. Lindsey@Lindselicious

    I grew up in Hawaii drinking Strawberry Guava! Love it as a breakfast smoothie with some protein powder. Super smart idea to use the left over guava!

    July 4, 2011
  13. Anne

    Ohhhhhhh and it’s my favorite color! This looks like what I needed after a long, productive weekend! I hope you are able to rest and rejuvenate a little more. (The cherries are good….aren’t they?) Hope you have a Happy Tuesday! : )

    July 4, 2011
  14. Shen @ Justonecookbook.com

    What kind of Guava is this? Aren’t most US Guava red-ish?

    July 5, 2011
  15. Manu

    Oh what a great dinner! I could eat just cherry for breakfast, lunch and dinner! hehehe And this guayaba smoothie sounds fantastic! I wish I could have a glass right now! Hope you had a great 4th of July and have a great week ahead Tiff! <3

    July 5, 2011
  16. Carolyn

    Love your instructions for this…”Blend!”. Very succinct 😉
    Smoothies are such a delicious way to enjoy fruits and healthy foods. No exception with this one.

    July 5, 2011
  17. Adora's Box

    I love guava nectar but have never had it mixed with anything else. That sounds like a lovely mix you have there. Happy for you that you had a spot of indulgent me time.

    July 5, 2011
  18. Sandra's Easy Cooking

    Refreshing, pretty and healthy..I love this Tiff! Nicely done!

    July 5, 2011
  19. Purabi Naha

    Our life is so stressful these days that sometimes we really should “indulge” ourselves in these little pleasures of life.
    What a beautiful drink and it sounds just right for me! Guava and strawberry make an unusual combination…must give it a try!

    July 5, 2011
  20. Nami @ Just One Cookbook

    You make the BEST smoothies all the time. And yours always have unique and fun ingredients (to me). I love it Tiffany!

    July 5, 2011
  21. Terris@Freeeatsfood

    Tiffany, you always post such wonderful recipes for summer. This looks SO creamy. I can’t believe it’s vegan. Look forward to trying it!

    July 5, 2011
  22. Kate@Diethood.com

    Just reading the recipe made me feel healthier 🙂

    July 5, 2011
  23. Natalie

    I’ve never tried guayaba but this looks lovely. I have to say I am very interested in your wine, smoked cheese & crackers dinner though, sounds perfect, no cooking and cherries for dessert. Bliss!! 😀

    July 5, 2011
  24. kankana

    everybody deserves some relaxation time 🙂 Sometime re-posting helps people like us to discover old things in a new way !

    July 5, 2011
  25. sarah

    Ahhh I love how simple this is- just throw in blender and, well, blend! Perfect for a summer afternoon on the run!!

    July 6, 2011
  26. Tina (PinayInTexas)

    My goodness, Tiffany…who could resist that smoothie??! I could just imagine the divine flavor of strawberry, guava & banana in one healthy and refreshing treat!

    July 6, 2011
  27. Chef and Steward

    LOVE smoothies. Guava is precious for us island people 🙂

    July 6, 2011
  28. Priya Mahadevan

    Yum and slurp! Love guavas and we have plenty of them in India as well – miss them here in the USA 🙁

    July 6, 2011
  29. Ramona

    Yum… love a smoothie too. : )

    July 7, 2011
  30. Tes

    It sounds like a healthy and delicious drink 🙂

    July 7, 2011
  31. Trix

    I really like your idea of an evening of indulgence! We are on the same page with that for sure. And this smoothie looks like the perfect thing to beat this infernal heat.

    July 7, 2011
  32. Ana Helena Campbell

    I love Guava, it is so refreshing. This smoothie looks perfect for summer. Uma delicia minha amiga. Thanks for sharing!

    July 7, 2011
  33. suzy eats

    looks healthy and yummy. great idea

    July 7, 2011
  34. Magic of Spice

    Hey, we have the same type of dinner after a long day 🙂 Lovely smoothie!

    July 8, 2011
  35. Sandra

    This pairs perfectly with my green drink. Thanks Tiff!

    July 9, 2011
  36. Tiffany

    Thanks for the comments everyone!

    July 11, 2011
  37. Beth Michelle

    Hey Tiffany! After traveling for 6 weeks its good to be able to catch up on your blog!!
    Vinho verde, smoked gouda, sesame seed water crackers, and fresh cherries sounds absolutely perfect for dinner and after 6 weeks of chinese and Tibetan food it may just be what I need 🙂
    This smoothie sounds really refreshing and yummy!

    August 20, 2011