Here are three quick and nutritious smoothie recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
All three of the following smoothie
recipes, courtesy of Camp Shane, are less
than 175 calories per serving and help kids achieve the recommended 5 or more
servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Banilla Shake
1 ½ cups skim or 1% milk
1 peeled and sliced medium banana, frozen (Wrap sliced banana in plastic wrap or place in a freezer storage bag. Freeze several hours or overnight.)
½ tsp. vanilla extract, optional
¼ tsp. almond extract, optional
1 ½ cups skim or 1% milk
1 peeled and sliced medium banana, frozen (Wrap sliced banana in plastic wrap or place in a freezer storage bag. Freeze several hours or overnight.)
½ tsp. vanilla extract, optional
¼ tsp. almond extract, optional
In a blender combine all ingredients, except cinnamon. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired. Yield: approximately 2 ¼ cups.
1 12-ounce package frozen blueberries, unthawed, or 2 1/2 cups fresh
8 ounce low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In an electric blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Yield: approximately 3 ½ cups.
1/4 cup berries (your choice!)
4 ounces skim milk
6 ounces calcium-fortified orange juice
4 ounces skim milk
6 ounces calcium-fortified orange juice
Blend together
all three ingredients until smooth. Yield: approximately 1 serving.
CampShane is the world’s longest running weight-loss camp for children.
In partnership with renowned child obesity expert and Board Certified
Pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, Camp Shane
has developed a well-balanced menu that is focused on portion-controlled meals
and snacks intended to ensure healthy weight loss.
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