Cranberry Smoothie

From EatingWell: November/December 1996

Cranberries and banana combine in this tangy smoothie.

READER'S COMMENT:

"A tasty breakfast drink with a very pretty red-flecked pink color. I was surprised that the cranberry flavor didn't make this smoothie bitter- it was tangy! I'd prefer the smoothie to be sweeter overall, so next time I might add some...

Cranberry Smoothie Recipe

2 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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

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Ingredients

1 very ripe banana
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup nonfat milk
2 or 3 ice cubes

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Preparation

Place banana, cranberries, milk and ice cubes in a blender; blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Per serving: 117 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 65 mg sodium; 455 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (21% daily value), Calcium & Fiber (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

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

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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme: Vegetarian; Quick (total 30 min. or less); Kid-friendly; Cooking for 2

Meal/Course: Snack

Season: Winter; Fall

Health & Diet Considerations: High calcium; Healthy weight; Heart healthy; Low sodium; Low saturated fat; Gluten free; Low cholesterol; Low calorie; Diabetes appropriate

Preparation/ Technique: No-cook

Servings: 2

Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Ethnic/Regional: American

Type of Dish: Snack; Beverages, smoothies

Publication: November/December 1996

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