Jul 12 2007
A Splendid Friend Indeed and a polar bear shake
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I read in the Denver Post that in Pennsylvania, the United Way of Lackawanna County’s "Success by 6" program and the Wayne County Children’s coalition are passing out copies of A Splendid Friend, Indeed
How about joining them? Their website offers a wonderful parent’s guide, including links, activities, crafts, and recipes for healthy snacks. My kind of website!
I checked out the book at my library. The goose character reminds me of my daughter Lucie, and I’m the grumpy polar bear trying to read, write and think. It’s a short, simple and rather sweet story.
How about making a polar bear shake to sip on while you read? I’ve been making these for Nathan all summer since I’ve been on a diet and have been making fruit, berry and protein smoothies for snacks and breakfast.
Nathan’s Polar Bear Shake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla or plain yogurt (if using plain yogurt add 1 tsp. vanilla extract) OR 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 banana or 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peaches
- 1 scoop whey or soy protein powder (You could use Ovaltine malt powder, vanilla instant breakfast, or skip altogether. Since Nathan’s not eating meat this summer - long story - any way I can protein into him is a good thing.)
- 1 handful ice cubes (if using frozen peaches, use 1/2 a handful of ice cubes)
Directions:
- Put ingredients together in blender and mix on highest speed until ice is crushed.
- Serve in a tall glass with a spoon and a straw.
For more polar bear recipes, go to FamilyFun.com and check out their adorable Polar Bear Cubcakes - a perfect snack to go with your shake.
Or if you’re more into lemonade, check out Crazy Hip Blog Mama’s recipe for Raspberry Lemonade.
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