A blender full of spectacular color, great taste, and a nutritional explosion.
Preparation time: 15 minutes or less
Servings: 4 - 10 oz. glass.
5 A Day servings: 1 ½.
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2 cups chopped or grated carrots*
1 ½ cups pineapple juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
3 tbsps. honey
3 to 4 ice cubes
½ cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
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- Place only chopped or grated carrots in blender and turn on HIGH. Through lid, slowly drizzle in about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pineapple juice, allowing the carrots to be pureed until smooth.
- Slowly pour in remaining juice with honey. Allow to blend until smooth and somewhat frothy; then with blender on HIGH, add ice cubes. Blend until ice cubes are blended smooth. Stop blender, add yogurt, return lid and blend until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy a great taste with power and energy.
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*Chef's Note: Using raw carrots in this smoothie will produce a unique texture. If a smoother consistency is desired, microwave the grated carrot with 1 tablespoon of water in a covered microwave dish on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Proceed as directed above. |
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| Nutritional Information per Serving |
| Calories: 180 |
Saturated Fat: 0g |
| Carbohydrates: 43g |
Dietary Fiber: 2g |
| Total Fat: 0g |
% of Calories from Fat: 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg |
Sodium: 40mg |
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Protein: 3g |
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