This tangy, minty smoothie may have more adult appeal than kid appeal, but it’s certainly one of my favorites. I particularly like it made with almond milk. The pineapple in this drink will give you your daily requirement for manganese, and it’s a good source of vitamins C, B1, B6, copper and dietary fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 heaped cup (1/4 large or 1/2 small) chopped, cored fresh pineapple
- 1 medium ripe banana
- ¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt, almond beverage or rice beverage
- 6 fresh mint leaves (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon mild honey (check the beverage you’re using to see if it’s sweet first; you may not need the honey)
- 2 or 3 ice cubes
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)
325 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 67 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 49 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 11 milligrams cholesterol; 131 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
One 16-ounce serving or two 8-ounce servings
Preparation
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender with 2 or 3 ice cubes and blend at high speed until smooth.
- Advance preparation: Smoothies should be made and drunk right away. This will thicken and lose flavor if it sits.
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