Weding, H. 2024, Fruit Smoothie, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

Fruit smoothies are easy, flavorful, and have a good mix of nutrients. They’re the perfect go-to whenever you want something sweet or a quick breakfast. They also come together in about 10 minutes!

Level: Easy	Prep: 10 minutes	Yield: 6 servings
Total:	Inactive:	Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

3 cups frozen strawberries or other frozen fruit
1 banana
1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 handful spinach or kale (optional)
2 cups of 2% milk

Directions

Wash fresh produce. Add fruit, yogurt and kale or spinach to blender.
Pour milk into blender, mix for about 30-40 minutes until smooth. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size: 8 oz, 1 cup

Calories 120 per serving

Contents	% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg	8%
Sodium 70mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 11g
Incl. Added Sugars 0g	0%
Protein 5g	10%
Vitamin D 1mcg	4%
Calcium 183mg	15%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 398mg	8%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Learn more about the author(s)

Natalie Mazzullo

Hans Weding

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