Four Simple Smoothies
Looking for new ways to boost your health? Or just want a quick and delicious snack to power you through the day? Delicious and nutritious smoothies to the rescue!
On a specialized diet? This recipe works well for folks following a plant-based (vegetarian) diet — and, of course, omnivores!
Combine milk with a few other simple and wholesome ingredients and you have a nutrient-packed smoothie perfect for any time of day. Here are four simple options to try.
Frosty Orange Banana Sipper
Combine the following in a blender until smooth:
- 1 medium banana, chunked and frozen
- 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup low-fat milk (freeze milk 30 minutes beforehand)
- 6 ounce container of low-fat vanilla yogurt
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Combine the following in a blender until smooth:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1 container of low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat milk
Peachy-Green Pineapple Smoothie
Combine the following in a blender until smooth:
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 2 small bananas
- 1 ½ cups raw kale
- 48 ounces of milk
- 3 cups of low-fat vanilla yogurt
Makes four 12-ounce servings.
Double Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
Combine the following in a blender until smooth:
- 1 ½ cups frozen pitted sweet cherries
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup tart or black cherry 100 percent juice
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