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“My kids like smoothies, so I make them quite often-I almost know this recipe by heart! It's great as a snack, breakfast or dessert.” Susan McCartney - Onalaska, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 122 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 81 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.
Originally published as Fruit Smoothies in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p43
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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by t-macka
This is an excellent start to the morning. For those who don't want it sweet...don't add the sugar. I sometimes add Splenda if mine needs it. I've never used the powered milk. I don't usually have that in the cupboard the plain yogurt is enough for me. I use what ever fruit I have on hand..fresh frozen or canned. I've sometimes added psyllium husk to the drink. This drink is my breakfast and it gives me lot's of energy.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by lydiaw1
I agree with the reviews about the sugar...fruit has its own, why add more? The banana would also make it creamy without adding dairy if someone has a problem with that. We owned a smoothie bar in the local YMCA and never used dairy in our smoothies and the customers appreciated that!
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by ChefZ
I think that the sugar is necessary because the yogurt, strawberries, and pineapple are all unsweetened. If you don't want to use sugar, use Splenda or honey instead. Or use a fruit that has more natural sugar or flavored yogurt.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by sageleaves@aol.com
For a nutritional impact, try adding a handful of aronia berries in each smoothie. They are high in antioxidants and help balance blood sugar. We use them all the time.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by danelewelsh@msn.com
Just an idea for you - if you use a banana in it you don't have to add sugar.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by lil-flower
Why the added sugar the fruit has it's own natural sugars
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by Sportbominable
These are delicious. My kids will even eat them even though it has fat free milk in it.
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