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Big on flavor and relatively low in calories, these smoothies are the perfect way to boost your wellness all year long

In the constant struggle to get more fruits and vegetables into our diets, we could all use a little help. Enter smoothies. Easy-to-make and oh-so-delicious, these clever concoctions are loaded with antioxidant-packed fruits, plus other wholesome ingredients such as yogurt, green tea, and tofu. Just give a couple of these recipes a try, and sip your way to better health.

22 February 2020 Serves 4

1⅔ cup apple juice ⅔ cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 2½ cups fresh peaches, sliced and partially frozen ½ cup raspberries, partially frozen 2 cups ice chips

Blend all ingredients in blender, and enjoy.

Per serving: 100 cal; 3g prot; 1g total fat (0g sat fat); 22g carb; 5mg chol; 25mg sod; 3g fiber; 17g sugar

Serves 4 This smoothie uses cream of coconut for rich coconut flavor. Don’t mistake it for coconut milk, which is not sweetened.

¾ cup skim milk 1 cup nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt 2 Tbs. cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez) 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced and partially frozen 1½ cups crushed ice cubes Fresh pineapple wedges for garnish

Pour milk into blender. Add yogurt, cream of coconut, pineapple, and ice. Blend until ice is incorporated and very fine, about 30 seconds. Stop and stir if blender slows or stalls. Garnish each serving with pineapple wedges.

Per serving: 130 cal; 4g prot; 1.5g total fat (1g sat fat); 26g carb; 5mg chol; 70mg sod; 1g fiber; 18g sugar

Serves 1

1 frozen banana ⅔ cup almond milk 1 cup ice ½ cup 2% plain Greek-style yogurt 2 Tbs. PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter with Premium Chocolate 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Blend all ingredients in blender, and enjoy.

Per serving: 320 cal; 20g prot; 6g total fat (1.5g sat fat); 51g carb; 5mg chol; 270mg sod; 5g fiber; 30g sugar

Serves 4

2½ cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, diced, and partially frozen 1 Tbs. lemon juice, freshly squeezed ¾ cup apple juice 1¼ cups nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt ¼ cup sugar-free caramel syrup 1¼ cups ice chips

Blend all ingredients in blender, and enjoy.

Per serving:

110 cal; 3g prot; 0g total fat (0g sat fat); 26g carb; 5mg chol; 80mg sod; 2g fiber; 16g sugar

Serves 1

1 cup frozen diced mango ½ cup each shredded carrot ½ cup 2% plain Greekstyle yogurt

½ cup double-strength

chai green tea (such as Yogi Tea) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger

Blend all ingredients in blender, and enjoy.

Per serving: 200 cal; 13g prot; 3g total fat (1.5g sat fat); 34g carb; 5mg chol; 85mg sod; 3g fiber; 27g sugar

Serves 1

½ banana ½ cup frozen blueberries ½ cup açai-blueberry juice ¼ cup soft silken tofu

Process all ingredients in blender until smooth. ¼ cup plain soy milk 1 tsp. lemon juice

Per serving: 230 cal; 6g prot; 3.5g total fat (0g sat fat);46g carb; 0mg chol; 45mg sod; 4g fiber; 33g sugar

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