'Tis The Season For Smoothies!

Spring is finally here, bringing warm weather with it! Whether you are looking for a nice refreshing smoothie to cool you off after a day in the sun or long workout, or you're just craving something sweet, you can enjoy these healthy and fabulous smoothies pretty much any time of day!

"Rise and Shine" Smoothie:
3 servings (1 cup each)
If you keep a bag of berries in your freezer, this is the perfect way to jump-start your morning. Nutritious, delicious, and quick, this smoothie provides you with vitamin C, fiber, and even soy protein!
Ingredients:

• 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1 banana
• 1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
• 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu, or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon sugar, or Splenda Granular (optional)
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  Preparation:
  1. Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.

  
  

  Nutrition:

  Per serving: 139 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 19 mg sodium; 421 mg potassium. Points Plus: 4
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie:

  2 servings (1 cup each)
  

  This crazy avocado fad is making its way to smoothies too! The creamy flavor of the avocado makes a great addition to the sweet and sour raspberries. In addition, the avocado will keep you feeling full much longer than the average smoothie.

  Ingredients:

  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup raspberry juice
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
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    Preparation:
    1. Puree avocado, orange juice, raspberry juice and raspberries in a blender until smooth.

    
    

    Nutrition:

    Per Serving: 249 calories; 14 g fat ( 2 g sat , 9 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 7 g fiber; 14 mg sodium; 625 mg potassium. Points Plus: 7
    
    
    
    
    
    Banana Cocoa Soy Smoothie:

    1 servings (1 cup each)
    

    Like banana splits but don't want all the calories? This is the smoothie for you. With extra protein from the tofu and the soy milk, you will be sure to enjoy the creamy taste and feel satisfied. (If you are a big chocoholic, try replacing regular soy milk with chocolate soy milk!)

    Ingredients:

    • 1 banana
    • 1/2 cup silken tofu
    • 1/2 cup soy milk
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon honey
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      Preparation:
      1. Slice banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, soymilk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add the banana slices through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth.

      
      

      Nutrition:

      Per Serving: 340 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 60 g carbohydrates; 17 g protein;10 g fiber; 121 mg sodium; 749 mg potassium. Points Plus: 8