Blackberry Banana Smoothies

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

"I originally began blending up this simple beverage when our young girls shied away from berries," recalls Heidi Butts from Streetsboro, Ohio. "Now they're thrilled whenever I serve it. The thick fruity drink is a refreshing treat no matter what kind of berries you use."

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
2 medium ripe bananas, cut into thirds and frozen
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

Directions

In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 136 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

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