Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie
Our dietitians' favourite
This recipe is taken from the 2014 Milk Calendar. "A smoothie is a refreshing and healthy way to beat the summer heat."
- Recipe from Sandra Willard from Thornloe, Ontario.
- Prep: 5 min
Ingredients
- 1 banana peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt or fruit-flavoured yogurt
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk
- 1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen mixed fruit
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
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Preparation
In a blender, combine banana, yogurt, milk, fruit, honey and vanilla extract and purée until smooth. Pour into tall chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Tips
For a thicker smoothie, freeze the banana until solid and use frozen fruit.
Use chocolate milk and omit the honey.
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 156 Calories |
| Protein: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 25 g |
| Fat: | 3 g |
| Fibre: | 2.1 g |
| Sodium: | 97 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 23 % / 258 mg |
| Riboflavin: | 23 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 45 % |
| Vitamin C: | 61 % |
| Vitamin D: | 20 % |
