Smoothies and Shakes
Apple Yogurt Smoothie
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Makes 2 servings
2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled and diced
½ cup orange juice
½ cup ice
2 Tablespoons honey
1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour into 2 glasses.
Banana Split Shake
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4 servings
2 small ripe bananas
1 cup skim milk
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2 cups low-fat chocolate frozen yogurt
1. Place bananas, milk and strawberries in a blender. Cover; blend on HIGH speed until smooth.
2. Add yogurt 1 cup at a time. Cover and pulse on HIGH speed after each addition until smooth and thick.
4. If desired, garnish with sliced almonds, julienne mint and ½ teaspoon honey.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
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2 servings for older children
4 servings for younger children
1 cup skim milk
2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend on high until
smooth.
2. Serve and enjoy.
Fruit Smoothie
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Makes 4 servings
2 containers (6 ounce) low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries or raspberries
1 medium banana, sliced
1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Mix until smooth.
Note: You may need to blend this in two batches. For a change of pace, use any of your favorite frozen fruits. Fresh fruit such as mango, peaches and cantaloupe also can be used.
Pineapple Smoothie
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Makes 2 servings
1 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
5 or 6 crushed ice cubes
1. Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight lid. Shake until blended.
2. Serve at once in a glass.