Berry Delicious Smoothies

Name: Berry Delicious Smoothies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups fat-free strawberry Greek yogurt; 3/4 cup acai mixed berry V8 juice blend; 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries; 1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries; 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries; 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blackberries; 1/2 cup frozen pitted dark sweet cherries; 1/4 cup wheat bran; 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

My son and I like to make this summery smoothie together. It's fun to make and healthy, too. —Elizabeth Stewart, Crab Orchard, West Virginia

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fat-free strawberry Greek yogurt
3/4 cup acai mixed berry V8 juice blend
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blackberries
1/2 cup frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
1/4 cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 167 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat-free milk.

Originally published as Berrylicious smoothie in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012