Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
1 Banana 1 1/2 C Frozen Fruit 1 T Ground Wheat Germ 1 T Ground Flaxseed 1/2 C Yogurt 1 1/4 C 100% Juice Supplies Blender Spoon 2 Serving Cups |
Directions
Add all ingredients in blender. Blend to mix and remove chunks. Serve and enjoy! Notes: -Use 'no sugar added' frozen fruit, or buy fresh fruit on sale and freeze. It's important that the fruit is frozen so you won't have to water down the smoothie with ice. -Use any type of ground 'supplement' that provides vitamins you want in your diet. I choose these two because the Wheat Germ is a good source of Vitamin E & Folic Acid and the Flaxseed is a good source of Fiber, Lignans & Omega-3 Fats (Good Fats). -I prefer greek yogurt because it is thicker and tends to be lower in cholesterol and higher in protein. Choose whatever works for you, but next time you're at the store, look at the nutrition facts on the back and find one that seems best for your needs. -I always buy 100% juice. If it doesn't say on the front, look on the back and it's probably 10% juice (and 90% sugar). -Consistency: Add the juice last. You'll need somewhere between 1 and 1 1/2 cup, depending on how much of everything else you have added. You want the smoothie to pour out easily, but not be runny. Servings: 2 Smoothies Prep and Cooking Time: 5 minutes for preparation |
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