Starter Smoothie

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Smoothies are an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your day, but calories can add up fast. For a smoothie that's only about 200 calories, follow our formula and use 1 cup fresh fruit or vegetables and/or cooked, frozen vegetables + 1 cup fruit juice. Blueberries and grape juice are featured here.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 1 1/4-cup servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

  • 1 cup grape juice

  • 1 banana, cut into chunks and frozen

  • ½ cup low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt

  • 1 cup ice

  • 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Directions

  1. Blend blueberries, grape juice, banana, yogurt, ice, and honey in a blender until smooth, at least 3 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Other smart blends include: carrots and Granny Smith apple with orange juice and zest, pineapple and mango chunks with pineapple juice, and raspberries with cran-apple juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
1g Fat
48g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 437mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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