Tropical Fruit Smoothie

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/tropical_fruit_smoothie.html

From EatingWell:  The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

A blend of tropical fruits makes a refreshing breakfast smoothie. You can boost the fiber content by adding a sprinkling of oat or wheat bran, if you like.

3 servings, 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cubed fresh or canned pineapple
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup silken tofu, or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup frozen passion fruit concentrate
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon wheat bran, or oat bran (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine pineapple, banana, tofu (or yogurt), passion fruit concentrate, water, ice cubes and wheat bran (or oat bran), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving : 109 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 21 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 26 mg Sodium; 281 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 low-fat milk