Fruit Smoothies

Summer is the perfect time to get the blender out and experiment with fruit smoothies.  These drinks are good for breakfast, snack-time, or dessert.  Make them thin to sip or eat with a spoon.  This treat is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.

1 cup low fat, sugar free yogurt (plain, vanilla, or fruited), or skim or soy milk
1 Tbsp  sugar
2 cups frozen strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or any other favorite fruit
banana ( a ripe frozen one – peel, wrap tightly in saran, and freeze)
3 Tbsp wheat germ (if desired)
ice cubes if fruit is not frozen
½ - 1 cup orange juice

Mix milk or yogurt in blender with sugar and fruit.   Add fruit juice to thin as desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information per serving: 125 Calories, 0 fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 27 g carbohydrate, 34 mg sodium.