Alice Henneman, MS, RD, Extension Educator <ahenneman1@unl.edu>
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Peach-Raspberry Smoothie (Serves 1)
Three common ingredients, unlimited variations and full of healthy fruits and calcium-rich yogurt! This smoothie recipe, courtesy of the National Cancer Institute's Eat 5 to 9 A Day program, may become your favorite, too! For more recipe ideas featuring fruits and vegetables, visit www.5aday.gov
- 1 cup un-sweetened, frozen raspberries
- 3/4 cup 100% orange juice (if you use frozen juice, don't forget to dilute first)
- 1/2 cup fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt (try peach)
DIRECTIONS: Blend all ingredients well in blender, and drink!
VARIATIONS:
- Frozen strawberries, blueberries, mixed berries, mango, or peaches
- Pineapple juice, orange-tangerine juice, and other 100 percent juice blends
- Different yogurt flavors
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ALICE'S TIP: Using frozen fruits helps thicken the smoothie. To freeze fresh berries, wash them thoroughly under running tap water, pat dry with clean paper towels and freeze in a single layer on a rimmed cookie sheet. Transfer to a freezer bag when frozen. Pour out as needed. |
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