Keeping the freezer stocked with frozen fruit and vegetables means making a smoothie is never far out of reach.
Nutrition Facts
Blue Smoothie
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 179 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
| Sugars | 24 g | |
| Protein | 7 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk
Ingredients
Servings 2
Serving Size 1½ cups
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2 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices -
2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach -
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries -
1 cup fat-free milk -
1 teaspoon honey
Directions
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In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the mixture if necessary. -
Pour into glasses.
Cooking Tip: You can substitute ½ cup frozen spinach for the fresh spinach. Just add a few more splashes of milk if necessary.
Tip: Using frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice in a smoothie. You can easily use fresh fruit, however, by using the same quantities of fruit and adding 1½ cups of ice cubes.
Cooking in Color
This digest-size recipe booklet includes 27 healthful recipes, all including fruits, vegetables, or both. Each recipe is accompanied by a vibrant photograph, and the recipes are organized by color. Also included is a fruit/veggie storage guide and a fruit/veggie equivalency guide.
