Smoothies take five minutes to make and are wonderfully refreshing in warm weather. And how great is it that something that tastes like a decadent milkshake actually is really good for you? Here are three to try.
Mango-colada smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups frozen mango
1 (6-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
Directions (same for all three smoothies)
Combine in blender and puree. Makes 2 servings.
The Elvis smoothie
Elvis’ favorite sandwich filling becomes a healthy smoothie: Have it for breakfast to stave off hunger and give you sustained energy.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon natural-style peanut butter
1 banana
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup skim milk
3 ice cubes (more to make it thicker)
Strawberry ‘cream’ smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
6 ounces silken tofu
