Mango Madness

Mango Madness

Take advantage ripe mangoes disease-fighting ability with this delicious smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 2

1 can (8 oz) juice-packed pineapple chunks
1 cup fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt
1 lg ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 ripe banana, sliced
Crushed or cracked ice

1. COMBINE the pineapple (with juice), frozen yogurt, mango, and banana. Blend until smooth.
2. WITH the blender running. gradually drop in enough ice to bring the level up to 4 cups. Blend until the ice is pureed.

Tutti-Fruitti Smoothie

Tutti-Fruitti Smoothie

A splash of orange juice infuses summer citrus into this healthy and refreshing snack.

SERVINGS: 2

½ cup loose-pack mixed frozen berries or strawberries
½ cup canned crushed pineapple in juice
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup sliced ripe banana
½ cup orange juice

COMBINE the berries, pineapple (with juice), yogurt, banana, and orange juice in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, in a blender, or in a large measuring cup with an immersion blender. Process for about 2 minutes, or until smooth.

Berry Vanilla Sensation

Berry Vanilla Sensation

Fat-free vanilla yogurt sweetens this tangy fruit healthy smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 2

½ c frozen unsweetened raspberries
½ c frozen unsweetened strawberries
¾ c unsweetened pineapple juice
1 c (8 oz) fat-free vanilla yogurt

COMBINE the raspberries, strawberries, and pineapple juice. Add the yogurt. Blend until smooth.

Sunrise Smoothie

Sunrise Smoothie

Blend apricot and peach together, and your smoothie will look like an early-morning sunrise.

SERVINGS: 4

1 banana
1 cup apricot nectar, chilled
1 container (8 oz) low-fat peach yogurt
1 Tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate
½ cup club soda, chilled

1. COMBINE the banana, apricot nectar, yogurt, and lemonade concentrate. Process for 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
2. STIR in the club soda and serve immediately.

Berry Good Workout Smoothie

Berry Good Workout Smoothie

Get the energy you need to power through your workout in minutes with this easy-to-make smoothie recipe. For an extra dose of calcium, try adding a teaspoon of Organic Kale Powder.

SERVINGS: 1

1½ cup chopped strawberries
1 cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup ice cubes

BLEND all ingredients.

Watermelon Wonder

Watermelon Wonder

Transform a summer fruit favourite into a delightful healthy smoothie. Just remember to buy seedless watermelon or remove the seeds before you blend!

SERVINGS: 2

2 c chopped watermelon
¼ c fat-free milk
2 c ice

COMBINE the watermelon and milk, and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth. Add the ice, and blend 20 seconds longer, or to your desired consistency. Add more ice, if needed, and blend for 10 seconds.

Apricot-Mango Madness

Apricot-Mango Madness

Fresh lemon juice adds a tangy splash to this sweet smoothie.

SERVINGS: 2

6 apricots, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 2 c)
2 ripe mangoes, 10 to 12 ounces each, peeled and chopped (about 2 c)
1 c reduced-fat milk or plain low-fat yogurt
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
Lemon peel twists (garnish)

1. PLACE the apricots, mangoes, milk or yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a blender. Process for 8 seconds. Add the ice cubes, and process 6 to 8 seconds longer, or until smooth.
2. POUR into tall glasses, garnish with lemon twists, if desired, and serve immediately.