Paradise Smoothies
A combination of mango, cantaloupe, and banana creates a taste of paradise with just the swirling of the blender.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4; 1 cup per serving
Ingredients
1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 ounces frozen mango pieces
1 cup cantaloupe chunks
1/2 medium banana, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together the wheat germ and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 2
In a blender, process the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into glasses or wine goblets. Sprinkle with the wheat germ mixture. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Tip on Toasted Wheat Germ
Step 3
Toasted wheat germ is a nutritious addition to sprinkle on fruit, cereal, or fat-free yogurt or to use as a coating for chicken or fish.
Nutrition information
Step 4
(Per serving)
Step 5
Calories: 155
Step 6
Total fat: 0.5g
Step 7
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
Step 9
Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 0.0g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 1mg
Step 12
Sodium: 50mg
Step 13
Carbohydrates: 35g
Step 14
Fiber: 2g
Step 15
Sugars: 29g
Step 16
Protein: 5g
Step 17
Calcium: 128mg
Step 18
Potassium: 530mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
1 1/2 fruit
Step 20
1 fat-free milk
