Strawberry Delight Fruit Smoothie...

If easy is just as important to you as healthy, then this one is sure to be in your recipe box!  Combine: 1 cup of frozen banana chips 1 cup of frozen strawberries 1 cup of low fat yogurt (strawberry, banana, vanilla or plain) This is a great recipe to teach your children too.  Let them make their own afternoon snacks, which will help them develp cooking habits that are nutritious and taste good too! The frozen fruits...

Super Bowl Workout Smoothie...

Super Bowl comes once a year and the hype is always a huge!  So are the parties, friendly pick-up games and the huge buffets of food! Most of us will indulge and then make a full-court press the next day to exercise.  Some of us will just go for a walk-and other will hit the gym.  It doesn’t matter what you do–as long as you do it, but make sure after you exercise to replenish your body with the vitamins and...

Light Orange Mango Healthy Smoothie...

Here is another quick easy mango recipe to enjoy!  It is always so  much fun to use fresh fruits and when this low-fat naturally sweet fruit is fresh in the stores, you can create some delicious breakfast or snack meals.  Then, if you crave mangos when they are not in season,  you can use frozen mango chunks.  Here is a low-cal smoothie that you can enjoy with little effort to make.  In your blender mix: 1 cup of...

Tropical Mango Smoothie...

Mangos are low fat  delicious treat that you can combine with a wide variety of juices and yogurts for a sweet refreshing afternoon snack.   Mixed with coconut and pineapple, you can blend a tropical treat that everyone in your family is sure to enjoy!  Combine: 1 mango cut in chunks 1 can of pineapple chunks with the juice (Keep in the refrigerator to chill before using) 1 cup of low-fat coconut flavored yogurt (you can...

Morning Apple Healthy Smoothie...

Even in the winter, most of us can find delicious apples at the store or fruit stands.  And, keeping in mind that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” many of us buy them automatically.  Tomorrow morning, mix it up a bit and combine a delicious tart apple with orange juice and bananas-it will definitely be a treat you will want to keep on your favorite breakfast list!  In your blender mix: 1 cup of frozen...

Blueberry Apple Smoothie...

Blueberries, rich with antioxidants combine nicely with apples for a refreshing taste.  The apples will be the key how sweet or tart.  If you like sweets-try a red delicious apple, and maybe even add a touch of honey.  But, if  you like that lip-smacking tart flavor, use a green granny smith for the perfect “wake-up” call.  In your blender, mix: 1 large apple, peeled and cut in chunks 1 cup of frozen...

Banana Melon Orange Smoothie...

This is a smoothie you can make with either fresh or frozen fruits-and one that is delicious any time of the year.  In your blender combine: 1 1/2 cups  of cantaloupe chunks (approx 1/4 of a fresh melon) 1 banana cut in chunks 1 cup of orange juice 1 tsp Mila Blend smoothie, and add a touch of honey if you like.  Keep in mind that if you are using frozen fruits that it is always a good idea to cut back on the amount of...

Pomegranate Juice Smoothie for Healthy Diet...

A rich source of antioxidants to enjoy without worry about senseless calories!   Very easy to make,  just combine in your blender: 1 cup of mixed frozen berries (approximately 70 calories) 1 cup of V 8 low cal pomegranate blueberry fruit juice (8 ounces-50 calories) 1 tsp  Mila Not only will you enjoy the rich flavor, but you will also enjoy a healthy meal choice that is rich with antioxidants and omega-3’s...

Cranberry Juice Smoothie...

A simply delicious treat —and less than 100 calories!  All you have to do is mix in your blender: - 1 cup of frozen raspberries (approximately 64 calories) - 1 cup of any chilled Diet Ocean Spray favored juice (There are only 5 calories in 1  cup of  Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Spray Juice and no fats. - 1 teaspoon Mila (approximately 25...

Lemon – Strawberry Fruit Smoothie...

It’s tart and fresh tasting!  If you need an afternoon pick-me-up, this is the smoothie for you! - 1 lemon, peeled and seeded - 1 cup frozen strawberries - 1 cup low-fat yogurt (vanilla, banana, or strawberry) Mix in your blender, and if you need to thin out for consistency add a couple of ice...