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Power Blast Protein Smoothie
Blend this for a post-workout pick-me-up.
Makes about 16 ounces
½
cup coconut milk
1
/
3
cup low-fat yogurt
2
tablespoons protein powder
1
banana, cut into ½-inch pieces
1
cup mango pieces (½-inch pieces)
½
cup pineapple pieces (½-inch pieces)
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing cup.
2. Blend on High, using a gentle up-and-down motion, until smooth,
about 25 to 30 seconds.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (8 ounces):
Calories 270 (40% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 6g • fat 13g • sat. fat 11g
chol. 5mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 4g
Cherry Ginger Smoothie
Coconut milk beverage is made for drinking, and has fewer calories and
grams of fat than canned coconut milk. For a thicker, creamier shake,
substitute
2
/
3
cup canned coconut milk for the coconut milk beverage.
Makes about 1 cup
1
cup dark, sweet, frozen cherries
¾
cup coconut milk beverage
1 ½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing cup.
2. Blend on High, using a gentle up-and-down motion, until smooth,
about 40 seconds.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 128 (23% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 3g
chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 4g
