Wake-Up Smoothie

Name: Wake-Up Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified; 1 banana; 1 ¼ cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries; 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu, or low-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon sugar, or Splenda Granular (optional)

Rating: 4.31 stars

64 Ratings
16 Reviews

With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, Summer 2004

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Recipe Summary

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5 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy

Low-Calorie

Low Fat

Diabetic Appropriate

Gluten-Free

Vegan

Low Sodium

Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 ¼ cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu, or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar, or Splenda Granular (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Per Serving:

139 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 28g; dietary fiber 4.3g; sugars 17.4g; fat 2g; saturated fat 0.1g; vitamin a iu 264.5IU; vitamin c 66.3mg; folate 50.5mcg; calcium 25.1mg; iron 0.7mg; magnesium 31.3mg; potassium 421.4mg; sodium 18.6mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

2 fruit, 1/2 low-fat milk

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64 Ratings

5 star values: 39
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 3

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10/29/2011

Oh so delicious! I thought this was sooo good! I used vanilla flavored Activia yogurt and one packet of Splenda and kept all the rest of the ingredients the same. However next time I will leave out the Splenda. It doesn't need it at all. I felt energized and very full after one serving! What a great way to start my day. Read More

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10/30/2011

Better to add agave nectar than sugar. It's straight from the plant and you need less as it's more sweet. Read More

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10/30/2011

I have been making this recipe for myself and my kids minus the added sweetner and with nonfat yogurt. I also add in fresh spinach which adds more nutrients and my kids can't even taste the difference. Also mix it up with 100% juice cranberry or pineapple juice for variety. Read More

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05/23/2012

So Yummy! Is very easy to make! I made it at night so I could just grab and go in the morning! Very tasty I didn't add the sugar and used nonfat yogurt! I will definitely make it again! Pros: Tasty Fruity Easy Read More

EatingWell User

10/30/2011

I have been making a version of this also but I use nonfat plain yogurt a banana frozen fruit and a splash of diet peach green tea (like Snapple or Lipton). I use a fresh banana if they are not too ripe for me (but I also freeze bananas if I have too many before they get too ripe). That way I always have them available and no longer waste them by throwing them out! I adjust the amount of liquid depending on whether I am using all frozen fruit or fresh. I don't add additional sweetner but if I did I would probably choose Splenda. Great way to get a few servings of fruit and satisfies my sweet tooth but very low-calorie! Read More

EatingWell User

10/30/2011

I to like many others here make a similar smoothie on the weekend using 1 fresh banana or 1 frozen slightly defrosted banana 2 tbs peanut butter soymilk frozen fruit/berries ground flaxseed cereal or oatmeal(depending on what I have and if I have it 1-2 tbs of plain greek yogurt. If it needs thinning then I'll add apple juice. This smoothie is often split into 2-3 portions. Its pretty so I'm not inclined to need a snack and as I usually am fairly busy on weekends a larger portion lasts until mid-afternoon if necessary. Read More

EatingWell User

11/07/2012

Not Diabetic friendly How is added sugar good for diabetes... and orange juice that is full of sugar plus berries have a natural sugar in them. I substituted orange juice for cooled green tea added no extra sugar as berries were sweet enough... next time I'll add some plain greek yoghurt to try something different... Read More

EatingWell User

08/21/2012

I LOVE THIS This is the best smoothie I've ever had!!!!!!!! No lie. Read More

EatingWell User

10/30/2011

Very good. Add some 0 carb protein powder and you won't be hungry for 4 hours. Read More

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Better to add agave nectar than sugar. It's straight from the plant and you need less as it's more sweet.

I LOVE THIS This is the best smoothie I've ever had!!!!!!!! No lie.

Very good. Add some 0 carb protein powder and you won't be hungry for 4 hours.

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