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Banana-Berry Smoothie

:  May/June 1998, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008), The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

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This bright and easy breakfast packs two servings of fruit plus soy protein and fiber.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I like it as is, but leave out the ice cubes. I use frozen berry mix from costco. "
Banana-Berry Smoothie Recipe

Makes: 3 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups orange juice
  • 1 ripe medium banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 2 ice cubes, crushed (see Tip)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu and crushed ice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: An easy way to crush ice is to place cubes in a heavy-duty plastic bag and break them with a rolling pin.

Nutrition

Per serving: 135 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 19 mg sodium; 376 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (93% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 lean meat


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Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Kid-friendly
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Health & Diet Considerations
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Meal/Course
Snack
Breakfast
Brunch
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Type of Dish
Beverages, smoothies
Main dish, fish/seafood
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Servings
2
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No-cook
Ethnic/Regional
American
Season
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Summer
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Publication
EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
May/June 1998
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