SMOOTHIE RECIPES (from Prevention Recipes)

Orange Smoothie

• 1 navel orange, peeled
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, combine the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Strawberry- Banana Smoothie

• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 6 frozen strawberries

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, banana, juice, and strawberries for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend for an additional 15 seconds.

Pineapple Smoothie

• 1 cup low-fat or light vanilla yogurt
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 cup pineapple chunks

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt and ice cubes. Blend, pulsing as needed, until the ice is in large chunks. Add the pineapple and blend at "whip" speed until smooth