Tropical Fruit Smoothies

Almost any fruit that you like will work! 

  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen mango¼ cup fresh pineapple
  • ½ cup over-ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 4 ice cubes

Put all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Put the blender top on, hold down and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.  Taste.  If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add a little more orange juice and blend again.  Serve immediately.  Serves 2-3

Notes:  You can use raspberries, blueberries, peaches, melon or pineapple alone or in combination, according to your preference.

Skills:  working carefully with kitchen equipment, combining flavors
Equipment:
  blender or food processor