Healthy fruit smoothies -
Tropical smoothie and
Blueberry Lemon Smoothie
Many of us are consuming healthy fruit smoothies at breakfast to jump start our day, while others prepare smoothies as a snack or summertime treat. Smoothie preparation isn't all that messy, mix the ingredients in your blender or smoothie maker and rinse out and wash the appliance (usually just two pieces).
Health and government organizations recommend we eat five to nine fruits and vegetables a day. Healthy fruit smoothies are a delicious way to get a serving or two of fruit and their vitamins, cancer-fighting antioxidants and other nutrients that prevent disease.
The first recipe is provided by my teenage daughter, Sarah, who also took the accompanying photo. This delicious smoothie contains a blend of frozen fruits and fresh blueberries. I had the other serving in this batch and I can say, the smoothie takes as good as it looks!
Sarah's Funfetti Chill
Serves: 2
2 cups of mixed frozen pineapple, mango, strawberries and peaches
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup of FiberOne no fat strawberry yogurt
One up of orange juice
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until they become a smooth icy mixture. Then garnish with a strawberry and colorful straw. This smoothie is great for hot summer days or fun summer parties.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories- 185, Fiber- 5.6 g, fat- 0.2 g
 The next recipe comes from Purely Delicious Magazine, a publication loaded with healthy recipes, articles on health and nutrition, and helpful tips. To check out this excellent publication and browse their collection of free healthy recipes, go to PurelyDelicious.net
Luscious Blueberry Lemon Smoothie
Serves: 2
1 1/2 C favorite nut milk
2 cups fresh or frozen organic blueberries (whichever are most available)
3 dates, pitted & soaked in water until soft
1/4 cup coconut cream powder or 1/2 cup fresh Thai coconut
2 T honey or agave nectar
juice of 1 lemon, plus 1/4 organic lemon, seeded (skin and all)
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Healthy fruit smoothies aren't the only way to prepare blueberries, see our Healthy Blueberry Crisp recipe.
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