Un-Bowl-Leaveably Easy Smoothies

Make a healthy smoothie bowl by blending your choice of ingredients or follow one of the easy recipes below!

Base Ingredients:

• Frozen fruit (strawberries, bananas, mixed berries, mango, avocado)

• Liquid (milk or juice)

• Seeds (chia or ground flax)

• Protein (nut butter, protein powder, yogurt)

Toppings:

• Granola/cereal

• Fresh and/or dried fruit

• Seeds and nuts

• Nut butter

• Honey

• Coconut flakes

Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie

A delightful concoction of green fruits and vegetables plus fat-free dairy. With convenience built in, this refreshing smoothie can be made a day ahead.*

1 large, ripe avocado

1 c. honeydew melon chunks (about 1 slice)

1 ½ tsp. lime juice

1 c. fat-free milk

1 c. plain fat-free yogurt

½ c. 100% apple or white grape juice

1 T. honey

Cut avocado in half, remove pit. Scoop out flesh, place in blender. Add remaining ingredients; blend well. Serve cold. *Keeps well in refrigerator up to 24 hours. If made ahead, stir gently before serving.

Simply Delicious Fruit Smoothie

Have fun experimenting with different varieties of fruit and juices in this simple
yet scrumptious smoothie. 

1 large banana

1 c. fresh peaches or strawberries

1 c. low-fat vanilla yogurt

½ c. fruit juice

Suggested Toppings: granola, coconut flakes, and honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into bowl and top with granola, coconut flakes, and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

Sources: USDA MyPlate, myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen/recipes