Valentine Smoothies

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Valentine Smoothies
Prep and Cook Time: 3 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients:
1
cup vanilla low-fat yogurt

1
ripe banana, sliced

2
tablespoons strawberry jam

1
tablespoon honey or granulated sugar

3
or 4 drops red food coloring



Preparation:
1.
Combine all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend at high 20 seconds or until foamy.

2.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately. Garnish as desired.


Cook's Notes: It's easy to change the flavors of this recipe to make it a year-round treat. Substitute your favorite flavor yogurt and use any fruit combination, such as chopped seedless orange and sliced strawberries.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Protein 7 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 55 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Calories 260
Sodium 83 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Milk 1/2
Fruit 3


This recipe appears in: Valentine's Day