tropicana – Our Military Life Blog https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com Serve*Save*Enjoy Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:59:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Cranberry Mulled Wine https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/cranberry-mulled-wine/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:59:38 +0000 https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=30467 What do you think of when it comes to the holidays? Is it presents? decorations? oh oh..the fooood! Now follow up question, what foods are on you must have list? Cookies, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and CRANBERRIES! Cranberries are a must! I am not a huge fan of cranberries myself BUT I love them in drink form 🙂 PEPSI gives a yummy cranberry mulled wine for you and your guests!

 

What you need:

  • 1 bottle dry red wine
  • 1 cup Tropicana® Cranberry Juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Izze Sparkling Pomegranate, at room temperature

What to do:

  • Combine red wine, juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise and cloves in saucepan set over medium-high heat; bring to simmer.
  • Stir in apple slices. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until flavors are well combined. Stir in sparkling juice. Serve warm.

**TIPS**

Use a full-bodied wine for mulling: try Merlot, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Spike mulled wine with a splash of brandy or orange liqueur if desired.

Both kid and adult friendly, this recipe is perfect for your holiday table!

For more recipes and hot deals with PEPSI visit us at www.pepsimilitary.com!

]]> Smoothie Bowl with Granola https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/smoothie-bowl-with-granola/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:30:16 +0000 https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=29822 Mornings are hard and some of us, frankly are not morning people. Even more so if we have kids, we are rushing them out of the door with whatever cereal we have. If it’s my kids they are not finishing the entire bowl before they need to leave or they are late. I feel as if sometimes, it is the same ole thing and my kids don’t have variety in the morning. They need an energy boost to start the school day off right. I found this recipe, brought to us by PEPSI and it seriously takes no time to make it’s so simple!

I love super easy in the mornings, and I feel better giving my kids a breakfast that will help them to succeed at school. Check out this recipe today!

 

SMOOTHIE BOWN WITH GRANOLA

What you need:

  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  •  1 cup frozen peaches
  •  1 cup Tropicana Pure Premium® Homestyle Orange Juice
  •  2/3 cup Quaker ® Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Original Cap’n Crunch
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh strawberries
  • 4 tsp chia seeds

What to do:

  • Add banana, berries, peaches and juice to blender; puree until smooth.
  • Divide between 2 bowls. Top with granola, cereal, strawberries and chia seeds.
  • Serve immediately.

 

Tip: Substitute mixed frozen berries with frozen strawberries or blueberries.

CRAZY Delicious, nutritious and a great way to send the kids off in the morning and to get my workday started. Pack this up for your soldier on their way out the door for a quick breakfast to get their mornings started right. Everyone in your family will love this smoothie bowl and ask for it again and again.

 

For additional great savings and other recipes brought to you by PEPSI, visit us at www.pepsimilitary.com!

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