Blueberry Banana Smoothies Recipe

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“We often make smoothies to use up bananas that are past the point of eating them fresh. This combination is a favorite.” Lisa DeMarsh — Mt. Solon, Virginia

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Blueberry Banana Smoothies Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 cup cherry juice blend
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup crushed ice
Dash ground cinnamon

Directions

In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 164 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Banana Smoothies in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009, p29

Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.