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I am interested in recipes for Smoothies. They are the best summertime treat in the world!
Here are some I love!
*** Blueberry Blast Smoothie ***
Ingredients
1/2 c. cold non fat or 1 percent milk.
1/2 c. cold non fat plain yogurt.
1 c,. frozen blueberries (unsweetened).
1 tsp. honey.
Prep. Method
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Now enjoy!
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*** Honeydew and Blueberry Freeze ***
An awesomely refreshing summer treat!
Ingredients;
1 c. honeydew melon chunks.
2 tsp. fresh mint leaves + additional for garnish.
16 oz. no fat plain yogurt.
3 Tbsp. sugar or substitute.
1 c. blueberries.
Preparation;
1. Place melon, mint, 1 c. of the yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar into blender and puree until smooth.
Transfer puree to plastic container.
Repeat with blueberries, remaining 1 c. yogurt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and transfer to another plastic container.
2. Freeze purees for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
3. Remove from freezer a few minutes before serving.
Spoon mounds of each frozen puree into 4 glass dessert cups or wine glasses and garnish with mint leaves.
(If purees are too firm to serve, microwave on medium power to soften slightly, about 10 seconds.)
Makes 4 Servings
Per Serving: 140 cal, 8 g pro, 28 g carb, 0 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 5 mg chol, 1 g fiber, 120 mg sodium
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
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*** Tropical Island Smoothie ***
2 servings
5 minutes total time:
This has the flavors of the tropics but isn't nearly as sweet as a piña colada.
Try adding 1/2 c. of unsweetened coconut milk if you want more of a tropical island flavor.
Ingredients;
1 c. frozen mango.
1 ripe banana, cut in thirds.
1 c. fresh or frozen pineapple chunks.
1 c. non fat vanilla yogurt.
1 c. orange or pineapple juice.
Preparation;
In a blender, combine mango, banana, pineapple, yogurt and juice.
Process until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Per serving: 305 calories (3% of calories from fat), 8 grams protein, 70 grams carbs, 4 grams fiber, 1 gram fat (trace saturated fat), 2 milligrams cholesterol, 82 milligrams sodium.
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*** Icy Blue Smoothie ***
2 servings
5 minutes total time:
Ingredients
1/2 c. fresh or frozen pineapple chunks.
1/2 c. frozen peaches.
1/2 c. frozen blueberries.
1 Tbls. honey.
1 c. orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed.
1/2 c. apple juice.
1/2 c. crushed ice or ice cubes.
Pinch ground cinnamon.
Prep;
In a blender, combine all ingredients and process until blended and smooth.
215 calories - 3% from fat, 2g. protein, 53 g. carbs, 3 g. fibre, 1 g. fat, 0 cholesterol, 10 mg. sodium.
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*** Very Cherry Chocolate Smoothie ***
2 servings
Total time: 5 minutes
1 c. frozen cherries.
1 ripe banana, cut in thirds.
3/4 c. nonfat plain yogurt.
1/4 c. apple juice.
2 Tbls. chocolate syrup.
In blender, again combine all ingredients until blended and smooth.
272 cals, 2% from fat, 7g. protein, 64 g. carbs, 1g. fat 2 mg. cholesterol, 78 mg. sodium.
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*** The Super Smoothie ***
2 servings
5 minutes total time:
1 c. fresh or frozen pineapple chunks.
1/2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries.
1/2 c. fresh or frozen mango.
1/2 c. vanilla kefir drink
1 c. orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed.
1/8 c. Pomegranate juice or Goji juice.
1 cube frozen wheat grass, optional.
Combine all ingredients and process until blended and smooth.
170 cals - 10% from fat, 3g. protein,38g. carbs, 4g. fibre, 2g. fat, 0 cholesterol, 14mg. sodium.
Ya'll have fun now!
roadcat
10:05:13 AM
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