Delicious Smoothies

Delicious Smoothies

There are so many options for delicious smoothies – here are just a few ideas …

Peach-Mango Smoothie

This tropical-tasting smoothie is going to make you feel like you're on an island vacation soaking up the sun--even if you’re stuck in rush hour traffic on the interstate. This recipe calls for frozen fruit, making it a cinch to prepare in

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup frozen sliced peaches
• 2/3 cup frozen mango pieces
• 2/3 cup peach nectar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 (6-ounce) carton organic peach fat-free yogurt

Preparation

Place 2/3 cup frozen sliced peaches, 2/3 cup frozen mango pieces, 2/3 cup peach nectar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 (6-ounce) carton organic peach fat-free yogurt in a blender; process 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

Frozen banana gives this pumpkin smoothie a thick texture; chilling the pumpkin ensures the smoothie stays cold when you blend it. Add in yogurt and orange juice and you have a breakfast beverage with 740 milligrams of potassium per serving.

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt  
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin, chilled
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash of ground cloves
• 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
• Dash of ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Combine yogurt and next 8 ingredients (through banana) in a blender, and process until smooth. Garnish with dash of ground cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

Orange, Banana, and Pineapple Frappé

A frappé is similar to a fruit juice or other liquid smoothie, but it's made with a larger proportion of fruit than dairy. Garnish with a twist of orange zest, if desired. To skip the dairy, substitute vanilla cultured coconut milk for the low-fat yogurt. 

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups banana chunks (about 3 medium bananas)
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup orange sections (about 1 medium orange)
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut
• 2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

Peanut Butter, Banana, and Flax Smoothies

Peanut butter and banana smoothies are usually a splurge item. Luckily, we have a healthy version that doesn't skimp on flavor. If the smoothies seem too thick, add another tablespoon or two of milk.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, sliced

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.