Fruit Smoothie
Servings: 2
Cost: $1.20/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup FRESH FRUIT Mix and match
- 1 cup BASE
- 1/2 cup LIQUID
- Health-enhancing add-ins
Fresh Fruit Options
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
Base Options
- Low-fat plain yogurt
- Low-fat vanilla yogurt
- Frozen fruit
- Ice cubes
Liquid Options
- Low-fat or fat free milk
- 100% fruit juice
- Calcium-fortified soy milk
Other health-enhancing add-ins
- Avocado
- Walnuts
- Peanut butter
- Spinach or Kale
Instructions
- Blend in a blender until smooth. If smoothie is too thick, add small amounts of water to achieve desired consistency. If smoothie is too thin, add small amounts of yogurt or fruit to thicken.
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Notes
Tip from the Kitchen
Using frozen fruit in your smoothie eliminates the need to use ice, and will result in a smoother texture.
PhytoRx Focus
- Anthocyanins in berries can enhance the work your medications are doing to fight diabetes.
- Antioxidants in berries can reduce inflammation and feed the good bacteria in your gut.