Strawberry Smoothie

From EatingWell: May/June 1998, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

Reminiscent of an old-fashioned strawberry milkshake, this smoothie blends that cold, creamy luxury with the healthful benefits of fresh fruit.

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled, or frozen strawberries, partially thawed
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate
2 ice cubes, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar, (optional)

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Preparation

Combine strawberries, buttermilk, cranberry juice concentrate and crushed ice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 206 calories; 1 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber; 99 mg sodium; 249 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (127% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 1/2 low-fat milk, 1/2 other carbohydrate

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Recipe Categories

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

Meal/Course: Snack; Breakfast; Brunch

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

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Type of Dish: Beverages, smoothies; Snack

Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Servings: 2

Ethnic/Regional: American; Caribbean

Preparation/ Technique: No-cook

Season: Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter

Publication: The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004); May/June 1998

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