Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry-Banana Smoothies

Planning a kids' party? This creamy fruit drink recipe makes a delicious alternative to soda or sweet juice drinks.

MAKES: 8 servings

SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 12

 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

·         Servings Per Recipe: 8

·         cal.(kcal): 54

·         Fat, total(g): 1

·         chol.(mg): 1

·         carb.(g): 12

·         fiber(g): 2

·         pro.(g): 2

·         sodium(mg): 15

Diabetic Exchanges

·         Fruit(d.e): 1

·         4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

·         1 medium banana, sliced

·         1 6 ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt

·         1 cup ice cubes

·         1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced (optional)

1.    In a blender, combine strawberries, banana, and yogurt; cover and blend until smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, through hole in the lid; blend until smooth. Pour into 8 small glasses. If desired, garnish with kiwifruit; serve immediately. Makes 8 (about 1/2-cup) servings.

2.    TIP: Add an ounce of Rum or Vodka for the 'older' kids!