Smoothies have many benefits beyond good taste; they can help you eat more fruits and vegetables, the foundation of a cancer-protective diet.
CAL/SERV :
214
PREP TIME :
10 MINS
YIELDS :
2 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
N/A
INGREDIENTS
2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries (do not thaw)
1/2 cup orange juice (calcium-fortified preferred)
3/4 cup low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 medium frozen banana
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Place blueberries, orange juice, yogurt, banana and vanilla into blender container.
Cover securely and blend for 30 to 35 seconds or until thick and smooth. For thinner smoothies, add more juice; for thicker smoothies, add more frozen fruit.
Pout into 2 glasses and serve immediately.
*Note: Don’t have frozen blueberries? Try frozen pineapple, cherries or mango.
Nutrition (per serving):
214 calories, 2.5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 44 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, 5 g fiber, 63 mg sodium.
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