Cost/Serving: $0.48
Yield:[1 serving] / Serving Size = 2 cups
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield:[1 serving] / Serving Size = 2 cups
Ingredients:
1 cup 100% juice (orange, grape, pineapple, or banana)
½ cup nonfat or lowfat milk
Ice cubes
or
¾ cup juice
½ cup lowfat vanilla or plain yogurt
½ cup canned peaches or fresh fruit
Try different combinations with ingredients you have on hand. Some ingredient options include:
- Banana (fresh or frozen)
- Berries (fresh or frozen)
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Non-dairy milk
- Peanut butter or other nut butter
- Spinach
Directions:
Blend all ingredients.
Options if you don't have a blender:
Put ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric or a hand beater.
Put ingredients in a pitcher or a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake
Notes:
Frozen fruit will make the smoothie thicker.
Nutrition Facts label shows information for 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup nonfat milk, and ice cubes.
Recipe Rating:
Nutrition Criteria for Recipes
Recipes must be:
- Low in:
- Added sugar
- Total fat
- Trans fat
- Sodium
- High in:
- At least one of the following: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or fiber
- Whole grains (if the recipe contains grains)
Recipes must also:
- Use low cost, readily available ingredients
- Be able to be prepared relatively quickly
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