How to Make an Apple-Honey Shake

If you're tired of the same old milkshake or smoothie, try a delicious apple-honey shake. A fresh apple-honey shake makes an absolutely delicious breakfast drink, or a nutritious middle-of-the-day energy booster. They also make an ideal after school snack for hungry kids and take only moments to make in the blender.

Things You'll Need

• Blender or food processor
• 1 qt. apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 tsp. freshly grated orange rind
• Tall glasses
• Fresh mint sprigs
• Orange slices
• Apple slices
• Ice

Instructions

1. Chill the apple cider and orange juice for at least a couple of hours before making the apple-honey shake.

2. Place the apple cider and orange juice in a blender or food processor.

3. Add the honey and freshly grated orange rind.

4. Blend the ingredients until they're smooth and creamy.

5. Place some ice in tall glasses and pour the apple-honey shake over the ice.

6. Garnish the apple-honey shake with a thin slice of apple or an orange wedge and a few sprigs of fresh mint leaves.

Tips & Warnings

• Although frozen orange juice works beautifully in apple-honey shakes, freshly squeezed juice is even better.

• If you prefer a creamier apple-honey shake, add a scoop of chilled yogurt, either flavored or plain, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Apple-honey shakes can be garnished with any fruit you like, including a chunk of mango or kiwi. You can even sprinkle a few fresh berries on top of the shake.

• If you like bananas, apple-honey shakes are delicious with the addition of a half of a banana. Freeze the banana for a couple of hours first and simply blend it with the other ingredients.