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Paradise Smoothies

A combination of mango, cantaloupe, and banana creates a taste of paradise with just the swirling of the blender.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 ounces frozen mango pieces
1 cup cantaloupe chunks
1/2 medium banana, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the wheat germ and cinnamon. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a blender, process the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into glasses or wine goblets. Sprinkle with the wheat germ mixture. Serve immediately.

  2. Cook’s Tip on Toasted Wheat Germ

    Step 3

    Toasted wheat germ is a nutritious addition to sprinkle on fruit, cereal, or fat-free yogurt or to use as a coating for chicken or fish.

  3. Nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 155

    Step 6

    Total fat: 0.5g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 1mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 50mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 35g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 29g

    Step 16

    Protein: 5g

    Step 17

    Calcium: 128mg

    Step 18

    Potassium: 530mg

  4. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    1 1/2 fruit

    Step 20

    1 fat-free milk

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