Cantaloupe Smoothie

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From EatingWell:  March/April 1993, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook

The fresh combination of banana, cantaloupe and low-fat dairy in this smoothie packs a powerful punch of potassium, calcium, vitamin C and beta carotene.

1 serving | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight to freeze banana)

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1/4 ripe ripe cantaloupe, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Place unpeeled banana in the freezer overnight (or for up to 3 months). Remove banana from the freezer and let it sit until the skin begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Remove the skin with a paring knife. (Don’t worry if a little fiber remains.) Cut the banana into chunks; combine in a blender or food processor with cantaloupe, yogurt, dry milk, orange juice, honey and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Per serving : 314 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 4 mg Cholesterol; 72 g Carbohydrates; 11 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 135 mg Sodium; 1052 mg Potassium

4 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 4 fruit, 1 nonfat milk

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Freeze the banana for up to 3 months.