Fruit Smoothies

Ingredients

• 1 medium banana
• ½ cup ice cubes
• 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• ½ cup 100% orange juice
• 4 frozen strawberries

Optional Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Materials

• Measuring cups

Special Materials

• • Blender

Instructions

1. Peel banana. Place in blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the blender. If using cinnamon, add now.
3. Cover and blend until smooth.

Chef’s Notes

• Use any fresh or frozen fruit, such as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, or mangoes. Use fruits in season when you can.
• For a creamier smoothie, use nonfat, soy, or 1% milk instead of orange juice.
• Freeze slices of fruits that are about to go bad. Use these in your smoothies.
• If smoothie is too thick, add water or ice. If smoothie is too thin, add more fruit.
• If you don’t have a blender, use a fork to mash the fruit. Whisk in the other ingredients. Serve over ice.