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Fruit Smoothies

Fruit Smoothies

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Whether you’re making a smoothie for breakfast, a midday snack, or an after dinner dessert, they are always a wonderful way to get some added fruit and dairy into your diet! Try using different combos of fruit, substitute yogurt for milk, or even add in kale!

Fruit Smoo

Fruit Parfait

Fruit Parfait

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This is a great easy snack that you can make quickly. You can also mix up the ingredients by adding different fruits or different flavors of yogurt to add variety!

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chopped apples
  • a cup of sliced strawberries
  • 1 sliced banana
  • 1 cup of lowfat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup of granola
  • 1/2 cup of raisins

Directions

  1. Use a clear glass and begin by making a layer of one of the fruits
  2. Add a layer of a 2nd fruit
  3. Add a layer of yogurt
  4. Add a layer of granola
  5. Add a layer of your 3rd fruit
  6. Top with raisins

Or… be creative and layer your parfait however you’d like!

Berry Smoothie

Berry Smoothie

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Smoothies make a great addition to a breakfast or can be eaten as a healthy snack on a hot summer’s day! Make a big pitcher of this smoothie to share around with the whole family or keep some on hand in the fridge.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of apple or orange juice
  • 1 cup low fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 2 small (or 1 large) ripe banana
  • 1 cup of berries (you choose the type!) fresh or frozen

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender
  2. Blend for at least 20 seconds or until the mixture is smooth
  3. Enjoy!