Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) container low-fat blueberry yogurt
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup frozen sliced peaches
• 5-6 ice cubes

Blues Buster Smoothie

Blend all ingredients with ice (amount of ice will vary depending on desired consistency). Pour into a glass and serve chilled.

Recipe created by Moms Advisory Panel member, Kari Cameron

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 85 mg
Calcium: 20% Daily Value
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup low-fat or fat-free chocolate frozen yogurt
• 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chilled water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

double chocolate energy smoothie for one

Add the frozen yogurt, yogurt, milk powder, cocoa powder, water and vanilla to a blender container. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass.

Note: Freeze any leftover smoothie in Popsicle molds for frozen treats anytime.

Recipe by Jackie Newgent, RD, award-winning author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 210 mg
Calcium: 50% Daily Value
Protein: 17 g
Carbohydrate: 54 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g

• 3 cups fresh whole strawberries, sliced (2 cups sliced)
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tsp honey (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

strawberry fields smoothie

In a single layer on a plate, freeze the sliced strawberries for at least 1 hour (or overnight). Add the frozen strawberry slices to a blender container along with the milk, yogurt and, if using, the honey and vanilla. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour into 2 tall chilled glasses.

Note: Freeze any leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for frozen treats anytime.

Think fruit smoothies. June is Dairy Month.  We all know milk is good for bone growth and strong teeth, so here’s a recipe to entice our children to drink more of it. 

fruit-smoothie

Many fresh fruits are on the market now.  The selection will continue to expand throughout the summer.  Strawberries and blueberries are in season.  Bananas are always available.  Fresh New Jersey peaches arrive in July.  Kids will love these fruity, milky drinks:

You can make fruit smoothies in hundreds of ways.  Experiment with tastes and textures to create your own family favorites.  Serve them as after play snacks.

Fruit Smoothie Recipe:

• Carton of low-fat yogurt (blueberry, strawberry, peach)
• 1 cup skim or 1% milk
• 1 cup fresh fruit or combination of fruits like strawberries and bananas
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• Add together in blender and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Healthy Smoothie

The Healthy Smoothie Bar is located in Khon Kaen Thailand and serves up delicious, healthy smoothies.  Made with yogurt and fresh-frozen fruit, it is the perfect drink to quench your Thailand thirst.

The Healthy Smoothie Bar has a variety of fruits to choose from – strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, mangoes, watermelon, kiwi and whatever other fruit is in season.

Mix and match your favorite fruits to make a drink just for you.

If you have a big appetite, you can try the All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Buffet for only 45 baht.

We also have a variety of Thai coffee flavors and tea if you prefer something hot.