Berry Smoothie

Note: This recipe is especially for kids on a gluten-free diet, who must avoid foods that contain gluten, a type of protein found in many foods.

This is an easy recipe if you're on the go. Be creative and try different types of berries.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 c. raspberries
1/2 c. strawberries
1 c. low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/3 c. skim milk

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Divide between two glasses.

Serves: 2

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
146 calories
8 g protein
2 g fat
1 g sat. fat
26 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
7 mg cholesterol
99 mg sodium
274 mg calcium
0.5 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Try a variety of fruit and different flavors of yogurt.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N
Date reviewed: August 2012

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