Healthy Fruit Smoothies

Name: Healthy Fruit Smoothies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free milk; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed; 1/2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 4 ice cubes; 2 tablespoons sugar

My kids like smoothies so I make them often. They're just right for breakfast, a dessert or an afternoon snack. It's fun to experiment with different fruits and berries. —Susan McCartney, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-45 seconds or until blended. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 122 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Fruit Smoothy in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008

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KristineChayes

Mar 5, 2017

This was very good. I substituted Stevia sweetener for the sugar. Will be making this again!
MissCarol44

Aug 22, 2014

I do not use sugar in any of my fruit drinks, just honey, but not the processed kind, and I substitute Almond Milk/Coconut Milk (a 50-50 mix). Not bad at all.
smagal

Jun 7, 2014

This is good as is, but I like to add a scoop or 2 of ice cream to it (I know this doesn't make it as healthy)
busymom3k

Feb 22, 2014

Try adding some Chia seeds, you'll have to adjust the nutritional count but its well worth it. If you add the Chia seeds to your milk and let absord before adding to the smoothie they blend better without sticking to the sides of the blender.
t-macka

Jan 5, 2012

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.
lydiaw

Sep 10, 2011

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!
ChefZ

Sep 9, 2011

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.
sageleaves

Sep 9, 2011

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.
danelewelsh

Sep 9, 2011

Just an idea for you - if you use a banana in it you don't have to add sugar.
lil-flower

Sep 9, 2011

Why the added sugar the fruit has it's own natural sugars