Today is a day of celebration! My sweet friends, Josh and Maria, from Two Peas and Their Pod, are having their first baby next month, and a bunch of their friends have gotten together to throw a virtual surprise baby shower. Maria and Josh are a fun couple that share their love for cooking (especially cookies – check em out!) with all of us. They must be tickled in anticipation of the newest pea to their pod. I know we all are!
Below you’ll find links to an assortment of party fun foods, and even a few crafts. Be sure to stop by for a visit. You may find something handy to use for a future shower or other celebration.
Today I’m sharing a Pistachio Smoothie. It’s a no fuss, tasty treat. Make mini portions for a party, or a full size smoothie for a meal or a snack.
Pistachios are packed with nutrition that Josh and Maria will definitely need once the baby arrives. A handful of pistachios contains much of the daily recommended vitamins and nutrients, like vitamin E, and those energy rich B vitamins. You’ll also find that pistachios are a good source of antioxidants, and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid.
The recipe below is basic, certainly adjust the sugar amount to your liking, and if you’re a banana fan, toss one in to thicken things up. Smoothies are always fun to make because you can create endless combinations as you go.
Enjoy!
Big hugs and congratulations to Josh and Maria!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 8 oz. vanilla yogurt
- 1 banana (optional)
Instructions
- Add the pistachios, milk and sugar to a blender and blend until pistachios are finely chopped.
- Add ice and vanilla yogurt and blend on high until smooth.
- Without banana, makes approximately 24 fluid ounces.
Virtual Baby Shower for Two Peas & Their Pod
Drinks
Simple Bites – Lemon Balm infused Lemonade
Ingredients, Inc. – Healthy Fruit Punch
Food for My Family – Lemongrass Soda
Heather’s Dish – Mixed Fruit Punch
She Wears Many Hats – Mini Pistachio Smoothies
Georgia Pellegrini – Watermelon Agua Fresca & a New Pea
Appetizers/Savory Bites
With Style and Grace – Truffle Popcorn
Family Fresh Cooking – Baby Peas & Cheese Frittata
Barbara Bakes – Creamy Orange Fruit Dip and Fruit
Aggie’s Kitchen – Pasta Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Reluctant Entertainer – Nutella Berry Bruschetta
Dessert
Dorie Greenspan – French Lemon Cream Tart
TidyMom – Blue and Chocolate Cake Balls
i am baker – Baby Pea Baby Shower Cake
Brown Eyed Baker – Pavlova
Picky Palate – Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich
What’s Gaby Cooking – Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Cookin’ Canuck – Nutella & Cream Cheese Swirled Blondies
Kevin and Amanda – Baby Blue Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cups
Sweetopia – Decorated Sugar Cookies
Mountain Mama Cooks – Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Sweetapolita – Little Pea Sugar Cookie Pops
Bake at 350 – Petit Fours with fondant pea pods
RecipeGirl – Baby Button Cookies
RecipeBoy – Mud Cups with Gummy Worms
Add a Pinch – Blackberry Tartlets
Dine and Dish – Oven Baked Cinnamon Apples
Vintage Mixer – Mint Chocolate Pudding Shots
Dorie Greenspan – French Lemon Cream Tart
Crafts
Wenderly – Handmade Sweet Pea Cards
Our Best Bites – How To: Make a Diaper Cake Centerpiece
This looks so yummy, Amy! Love this idea.
My SIL would love this and I am seriously THANKING you for making something that will get me some brownie points!
Oh, yeah, and *I* adore it too!
Pistachio Smoothie? That sounds so delicious! And their so pretty too!
I never would have thought of making a smoothie with pistachios! That is so smart! Amy, YOU are so smart!
These look positively delish, Amy, and I love pistachio anything! Really lovely photos as well.
LOVE pistachios and this looks delicious! Thanks!
seriously, would never have thought to make a drink with pistachios but i’m betting these are quite delicious!
I’m loving these!! Pistachios are my absolute favorite…this looks so refreshing!
Congrats Maria & Josh!
Oh Amy, these look positively refreshing and delicious. I’m a big fan of pistachios, but have never tried it in a smoothie. Thanks for the idea!
Great idea! I’ve seen lots of smoothie recipes that add peanut butter but never pistachios. I might be tempted to add chocolate too. A perfect new mom recipe for Maria.
I love pistachios…I love smoothies….so I KNOW I would love this!!
I have never even heard of a pistachio smoothie. Such a creative recipe, Amy!
I have honestly never had anything like this before- and it sounds soooo good!
Love this smoothie. I wish I could really have a taste:) Thank you SO much for participating in my shower. You are all so kind. I am still in shock! THANK YOU!!!! xoxo
These look so good Amy! Yum, perfect for any party!! xoxo
What a fun contribution to the shower! Love this recipe idea.
What a unique and delicious smoothie, Amy! I am definitely bookmarking this one to try very soon.
GF, these are the best! I want one now.
I wish we could all be together in real life to share this special day with Maria. xo
What a great idea to combine pistachios and bananas. Looks delicious!
I love pistachios. In a smoothie? I only wish I could claim this idea for my own. Delicious, Amy!
This totally looks like something I would LOVE! And I’m sure Maria would love it too. Now I’m wishing this virtual shower was in person!
oh my! I love these! This was such a blast!
Oh, I *love* anything pistachio!! Definitely going to make these, but might try almond milk – no cow’s milk for me, unfortunately. Thank you so much for participating in the shower, I’m so impressed with everyone’s recipes and their love for miss Maria [& Josh}!
Oh wow. Gorgeous! I’m obsessed with pistachios and I’ve never seen a smoothie made with them. Totally need to add to my list of things to try!
Amy, I love this Pistachio Smoothie. I would be all over this at a real shower. So glad you joined in on the celebration
xo
how nice of you guys. Loving all the treats and this smoothie is something I would love!
I have recently fallen completely in love with pistachios. What a delicious idea!!
Love this combination. And so happy to be part of this fun day with you!
These look yummy and it sure looks like a fabulous “PARTY”!
It looks wonderful, but for some reason I thought it was going to be GREEN! lol, that might not have been as appetizing looking, right?
This looks amazing; I love pistachio anything, and I can’t wait to whirl this up soon.
These smoothies look delicious! We thought you might enjoy this recipe for Raspberry Vanilla Power Shakes (http://www3.samsclub.com/meals/recipes/raspberry-vanilla-power-shake-recipe) as another great energizing option.
– Amie from Sam’s Club
Hi, Amy! I can’t believe I haven’t been by your blog more often. It really is beautiful and I love the way you have it set up. I know you hang out a lot with all the cool cooking girls, like Sandy (my friend). Looking forward to getting to know you better & really, if you get to ATL, let me know!!