A blender is a magical breakfast maker. Just check out these easy smoothie recipes. Add on a snack bag of breakfast cereal, and you’re out the door with a healthy breakfast in hand.
Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
Sneak in fruits and vegetables and indulge your sweet tooth wisely (157 calories, 1 g fat) at the same time. You won’t even taste the veggies! Makes 1 serving.
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup frozen loose-pack mixed berries
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/4 frozen banana, sliced
3 baby carrots
In a blender, combine orange juice and yogurt. Add berries, spinach, banana, and carrots. Pulse until smooth and frosty.
Pineapple-and-Strawberry Soy Shake
Shake up your morning in a tropical way with this pineapple treat! Just 181 calories, 5 g fat. Makes 1 serving.
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
1/4 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or packed in juice
2 Tbsp soy powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
In a blender, combine yogurt, milk, strawberries, pineapple, soy powder, and vanilla extract. Process about 30 seconds, or until smooth.
Fruity Yogurt
Looking for more energy to get you through until lunch? Try this treat with a higher calorie count (380 calories, 3 g fat), but also a high fiber count (7 g) from all the nutritious ingredients. Makes 1 serving.
1 banana
1 cup chopped fresh in-season fruit
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 Tbsp honey
5–6 small ice cubes
In a blender, combine banana, fruit, orange juice, yogurt, honey, and ice. Process until smooth.
Decadent (yet smart!) desserts
