Recipe of the Month: Summer Breeze Smoothie
Summer is upon us! Mix up a smoothie for a tasty way to cool down on a hot day while getting extra servings of fruits and vegetables. They are often naturally sweetened from fruit and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need.
Smoothie Tips
- Wash, prepare, and freeze fresh fruit in zip lock bags to have ready-to -blend smoothie packets.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, cinnamon, mint, or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Replace ice in a recipe with frozen fruit.
- Add avocado, Greek yogurt, or cooked oats to help improve texture.
Ingredients and Preparation
| # | Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yogurt, plan nonfat | 1 cup |
| 2 | Medium strawberries | 6 |
| 3 | Pineapple, crushed, canned in juice | 1 cup |
| 4 | Medium banana | 1 |
| 5 | Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| 6 | Ice cubes | 4 |
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Serve in a frosted glass.
Anne Brock is a licensed dietitian and diabetes educator at West Valley Medical Center. Talk to your doctor today to determine if a referral to a dietitian could help you reach your health and wellness goals.