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SMOOTHIES AND DRINKS
Berry On-the-Go Smoothie
The mint in this recipe pleasantly offsets the sweetness of the berries
and the tartness of the cranberry juice. Try it in any of your favorite
fruit smoothies.
Makes 2 cups
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
/
3
cup cranberry juice
1
/
3
cup water
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using an up-and-down
motion, for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 117 (3% from fat) • carb. 29g • sugars 16g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 7mg • calc. 38mg • fiber 5g
Mango-Lime Smoothie
For a creamier smoothie, increase the amount of yogurt to ½ cup.
Makes a scant cup
1 cup mango, cut into 1-inch chunks
1
/
3
cup plain full fat yogurt
1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons cold water
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using an up-and-down
motion, for 30 seconds.
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 195 (15% from fat) • carb. 39g • sugars 35g • pro. 5g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 10mg • sod. 53mg • calc. 156mg • fiber 3g
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