Banana Berry Smoothies

Name: Banana Berry Smoothies
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups orange juice; 1 cup raspberry sherbet; 1 large firm banana, sliced and frozen; 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries; 1 cup frozen blueberries

"My family is fond of smoothies, and we are always trying something new. This is one fruity blend they always want more of," Debbie Nelson reports from Sandy, Utah. "Feel free to experiment with other juices, sherbet flavors and frozen fruits. You'll be surprised and delighted with the number of tasty combinations you can come up with."

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups orange juice
1 cup raspberry sherbet
1 large firm banana, sliced and frozen
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries

Directions

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients in the order listed; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 148 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Originally published as Banana Berry Smoothies in Light & Tasty April/May 2004