Smoothie recipe?!
Smoothie recipe?
what are some good HEALTHY (preferably low cal/ low sugar) smoothie recipes? i have unsweetened plain yogurt, so i can use that, and i can use splenda to sweeten, but wat should i put to flavor it?
thanx in advance :) God bless
Answers:
Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie
1-1/2 C. frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
1 banana, peeled and cut up
1/2 C. orange (or apple) juice
1/2 C. nonfat vanilla or other flavor yogurt (not frozen)
1/2 C. small ice cubes
2 Tbs. protein powder (optional)
In a blender, whirl together all ingredients until smooth and thick. Serve immediately. Makes about 3 C.
Blended Fruit Chiller
3 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 medium ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup fresh or canned unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place half of each ingredient in a blender; cover and process until blended. Empty smoothie into a glass. Repeat the process with the other half of the ingredients. Makes 2 smoothies.
Peach Melba Smoothie
1 C. unsweetened frozen whole raspberries
1 C. unsweetened frozen peach slices
1/2 C. nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt
1 C. orange juice
1/4 C. water
In a blender container, whirl all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 1 to 2 servings.