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Tropical Fruit Smoothie

:  The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

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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.


Tropical Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Makes: 3 servings, 3/4 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

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

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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)

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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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

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


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Vegetarian
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Type of Dish
Beverages, smoothies
Snack
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
American
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Servings
4
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No-cook
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Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
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Publication
The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
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