Sweet Summer Fruit Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings.

One 8-oz. container vanilla low-fat yogurt
1-1/2 cups peeled, sliced ripe peaches, nectarines or other fruits
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 cup wheat germ

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor container; cover. Blend or process on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.

Pour smoothie into 2 glasses and, if desired, sprinkle with additional wheat germ.

Note: For a thicker, frosty smoothie, freeze fruit overnight. Use frozen fruit as directed above.

Nutrients Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Cal. 260, Cal. from Fat 25, Fat 3g, Sat. Fat 1g, Chol. 5mg, Sodium 75mg, Carbo. 54g, Fiber 4g, Prot. 11g

Fruit Smoothie

Yield: 4 servings.

1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced or 2 cups frozen strawberries, slightly thawed
1 cup 1 % milk
1 cup (8 ounces) plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed ice (5-6 cubes)

In a blender or food processor container, combine all ingredients; process until smooth. Serve immediately. For variety, use 2 cups any fresh or frozen fruit or combination of fruits such as sliced strawberries and bananas or sliced peaches and whole raspberries.

Nutrients Per Serving: (1/4 of recipe): calories 220; total fat 2 g; total carbohydrate 48 g; cholesterol 6 mg; sodium 78 mg; dietary fiber 1 g; protein 6 g; calories from fat 7%.

Source: National Honey Board

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