Scrumptious Smoothies

Name: Scrumptious Smoothies
Yield: 3 - 4 servings per variation
Ingredients: Zesty Banana Orange Smoothie; 2 cups (500 mL) Milk; 2 frozen very ripe bananas; 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey; 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) grated orange rind; 1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt; Icy Mocha Smoothie; 2 cups (500 mL) Chocolate Milk; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) ice cubes; 1 tbsp (15 mL) instant coffee or 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold strong coffee; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chocolate syrup or sugar; 1 cup (250 mL) vanilla yogurt; Tropical Smoothie; 2 cups (500 mL) Milk; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) mango or peaches peeled and chopped; 1 frozen very ripe banana; 2 tbsp (30 mL) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup (250 mL) vanilla yogurt

This recipe is taken from the 2005 Milk Calendar. A quick and nutritious way to start the day or for an afternoon pick-me-up. Whatever the flavour combination, cold milk and tangy yogurt make these smoothies truly scrumptious.

Prep: 5 min

Yields 3 - 4 servings per variation

Ingredients

Zesty Banana Orange Smoothie
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
2 frozen very ripe bananas
1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) grated orange rind
1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt
Icy Mocha Smoothie
2 cups (500 mL) Chocolate Milk
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) ice cubes
1 tbsp (15 mL) instant coffee or 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold strong coffee
1 tbsp (15 mL) chocolate syrup or sugar
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla yogurt
Tropical Smoothie
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) mango or peaches peeled and chopped
1 frozen very ripe banana
2 tbsp (30 mL) sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla yogurt

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Preparation

In blender, combine milk, fresh and frozen fruit or ice cubes, flavourings (as called for); purée until smooth. Add yogurt and pulse just until blended. Sweetend to taste as desired.

Pour into tall glasses. Serve immediately.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Prepare Zesty Banana Orange Smoothie as Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Chocolate milk and 2 tbsp (30 mL) chocolate syrup in place of honey and omit orange rind.

Prepare Icy Mocha Smoothie with 2 tbsp (30 mL) coffee-flavoured liqueur in place of instant coffee.

Prepare Tropical Smoothie by adding 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped peeled papaya and/or 1/4 cup (60 mL) dark or coconut-flavoured rum.

Healthy Eating Tip:Every bit helps! Many Canadians fall short in the Vegetables & Fruit and Milk products food groups. These tasty beverages are a great way to help kids and adults add some fruit and milk to their day.