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Sensational Smoothies

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Any time of day, a thick, frosty smoothie bursting with fruit flavour, cold milk and yogurt makes a nutritious snack or part of a balanced meal.

  • Course Beverages & Snacks
  • Prep. Time 5 mins
  • Yields 2 to 4 servings

1 1/3 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation

What You Need


Raspberry Lemon Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) Milk
2 cups (500 ml) frozen raspberries
1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon- or vanilla-flavoured yogurt
2 tsp (10 ml) grated lemon zest
2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid honey

Banana Blueberry Orange Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) Milk
2 frozen very ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 cup (250 ml) frozen blueberries
1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla-flavoured yogurt
1/4 cup (60 ml) frozen orange juice concentrate

Pomegranate Sunrise Smoothie:
1/2 cup (125 ml) pomegranate juice
2 cups (500 ml) Milk
2 cups (500 ml) frozen mixed tropical fruit
3/4 cup (180 ml) vanilla-flavoured yogurt
2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid honey

Instructions

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie and Banana Blueberry Orange Smoothie
In a blender, combine milk, frozen fruit, yogurt and other flavourings (as called for); purée until smooth. Pour into glasses; serve immediately.

Pomegranate Sunrise Smoothie
Divide pomegranate juice evenly in each of 2 to 4 tall glasses.

In a blender, combine milk, frozen fruit, yogurt and honey; purée until smooth.

Holding a teaspoon with rounded side up and angled toward inside of glass, gently pour in smoothie mixture on top of pomegranate juice to create two layers. Swirl slightly, if desired, to create a Sunrise effect. Serve immediately.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 152 Calories
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fat: 3 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 81 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 19 % / 211 mg
Vitamin B12: 30 %
Vitamin D: 24 %
Riboflavin: 21 %
Vitamin C: 30 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
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