Smoothies To Cool & Refresh You!
Fruit & Carrot Smoothie
(Serves 2 to 4)
Ingredients:
• 2 apples, quartered
• 1 banana, cut into fourths
• 2 kiwi, peeled
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/4 cup powdered soy protein concentrate
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
• 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
• 3/4 cup ice cubes
• 2 carrots, chunked
• 1/2-1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2-1 cup carrot juice
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender in the order listed. Run on high for approximately 2 minutes until smooth.
Blueberry Smoothie
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
• 1 frozen banana, thawed for 10 to 15 minutes
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons flax seed meal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey or sugar substitute
• 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
Directions:
Cut banana into small pieces and place into the bowl of a blender. Add the soy milk, yogurt, flax seed meal, and honey. Blend on lowest speed until smooth, about 5 seconds. Gradually add the blueberries while continuing to blend on low. Once the blueberries have been incorporated, increase speed, and blend to desired consistency. Top with whole blueberries and a mint garnish if desired.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
• 2 cups fresh pineapple
• 2 mangos, peeled and sliced
• 20 ice cubes
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until the ice is cut up thoroughly. Serve immediately in a tall glass.
Strawberry Melon Yogurt Smoothie
(Serves 2-4)
Ingredients:
• 1/2 large and ripe honeydew melon
• 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 2 tsp stevia or 4 tablespoons honey
• 20 ice cubes
Place all of the fresh ingredients closest to the blade with the frozen ingredients on top. Blend until smooth.
Kiwi Pear Smoothie
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
• 4 ounces plain, non-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup pear, peeled and diced
• 1 banana, peeled and chunked
• 2 tbs. honey or 1 tsp. sugar substitute
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 3 kiwi fruits, peeled
Directions:
Combine yogurt, pears, banana, kiwi and honey in a blender. Pulse until blended. Add ice cubes and process until smooth.