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Low-fat, Low Calorie Lemon Raspberry Smoothie

A refreshing low cal yogurt smoothie is perfect for an afternoon healthy snack, especially if you are counting calories to lose weight. In your smoothie blender, mix: - 1 cup of frozen raspberries (about 75 calories) - 1 cup of low-fat lemon yogurt (Yoplait is about 100 calories) - Juice of one fresh lemon (drain seeds, pulp is ok) (About 15 calories) - 1 teaspoon of chia seed (about 15 calories-and a great source for...

Cherry Dessert Smoothie

Coming up is the last long summer weekend, and here is a great dessert smoothie yogurt dessert that will be the perfect touch to an end of summer barbeque. In your smoothie blender mix: 1 cup of pitted cherries 1 banana or a generous ½ cup of frozen banana chips ½ cup of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt Blend until smooth, pour into a chilled glass, and top with a big Bing cherry! Free Smoothie Recipes...

Banana Grape Yogurt Smoothie

So many of  love having a bunch of grapes in the refrigerator that we can grab and pop in our mouth when we need a quick sweet fix.  But, we don’t think to add them in our cooking like we do strawberries or blueberries.  But, they can be the perfect touch to for a yummy yogurt smoothie.  Try this if you have some extra grapes this week.  In your smoothie blender mix: -1  cup of frozen banana chips -1 cup of...

Lemon Mango Smoothie

This yogurt smoothie is a family favorite!  We love the sweet tart refreshing taste of mangos and lemons mixed together! As a breakfast smoothie -this smoothie mix gets us ready for the day! In your smoothie blender, mix: -1 cup frozen mango -Juice of one fresh lemon (drain seeds, pulp is ok, you can even add some zest if you like) -1 banana or a generous ½ cup of frozen banana chips -1 cup of low-fat lemon yogurt Tell your...

Orange Carrot Smoothie

If you are counting calories to lose weight, but also looking for meals or healthy snack recipes that keep you energized and don’t leave you feeling hungry try this yogurt smoothie mix that is based on healthy juicing recipes.  It will fill you up, give you the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that we all so need for healthy living–and adding chia seed gives you a big boost of omega 3s!  In your smoothie...

Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie Dessert

Tonight after dinner, treat yourself! Mixing fresh or frozen strawberries with frozen yogurt makes a  dessert yogurt smoothie that you surely will enjoy-especially if it is a hot summer night! In your smoothie blender mix: -1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries -1/2 cup Dole Strawberry Orange Banana Juice -1 cup low fat frozen vanilla yogurt or Haagen Dazs Strawberry ice cream Pour into a chilled glass, top with a fresh...

For Best Diet Results, Count Calories Before You S...

If you are overweight, or obese, like most you are probably very aware that a healthy diet goes a long way towards preventing any number of diseases. Indeed, what you eat, or even what you fail to eat can have a marked affect on your overall health and your blood pressure in particular. Similarly, should you lose or gain weight that change will have a great deal to do with your blood pressure. Many people who have not been...

Green Carrot Fruit Smoothie

It’s good, it’s healthy and the perfect choice if you are looking for healthy snack ideas or even a light, but satisfying lunch. -1 big handful of fresh spinach -1 cup of grated carrots -1 banana or a generous ½ cup of frozen banana chips -1 cup of cold Apple juice -1 teaspoon of chia seed Tell your friends and family about Free Smoothie Recipes from Best Fruit...

Butternut Squash-Pear Smoothie

There are over 300 varieties of pears, each is lower in cholesterol, and are a great source of fiber and Vitamin C (which is an important antioxidant for the body). And, butternut squash, which offers Vitamin A, is a fall-winter squash is starting to pop up in the stores is low in calories, fat an Vitamin A. -1 cup of cooked butternut squash -1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut in chunks -1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt -1...