Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

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This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving

Are Smoothies Really Healthy for You?

Smoothies are a great way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. One of the healthiest ways to enjoy a smoothie is to make your own at home to avoid unnecessary added sugar. Adding protein and fiber will help keep you full and provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. For this recipe, you can use any combination of frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, pineapple or peaches.

What Is the Best Juice to Put in a Fruit Smoothie?

We recommend using 100% pure fruit juice, which does not contain added sugar. At the store, read the labels and watch out for juice drinks that only contain a small percentage of real juice. One option is to use 100% pure orange juice. For extra fiber, look for juice that contains pulp.

Can You Make Smoothies with Milk or Water Instead of Yogurt?

Yes, you can, although the texture of the smoothie will be slightly thinner. We use nonfat plain yogurt for our recipe, but feel free to use milk or plant-based milk, such as plain unsweetened soymilk or almond milk.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt

  • 1/2 cup 100% pure fruit juice

  • 1 1/2 cups (6 1/2 ounces) frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, pineapple or peaches

Directions

  1. Puree yogurt with juice in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add fruit through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth.

    Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

Equipment

Blender

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
2g Fat
56g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 12g 23%
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Folate 38mcg 10%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Calcium 394mg 30%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 53mg 13%
Potassium 719mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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