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Nutrition facts -  Serving: 1 smoothie (556 grams) Servings per recipe: 1 Calories: 308 (44 from fat) Cholesterol: 20 milligrams Fat: 5 grams (3 saturated fat, 0 trans fats) Protein: 16 grams Sodium: 195 milligrams  Total carbohydrate: 53 grams (5 fiber, 30 sugars)

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Power by the Hour fruit smoothie

This delicious and nutritious snack comes courtesy of Power by the Hour™, our nutrition education and physical fitness program for kids.

Ingredients

1 banana, peeled
1/2 cup of strawberries, fresh or frozen (You can also use blueberries, blackberries or raspberries.*)
1 cup low-fat milk (You can also try orange juice.*)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt (You can also try flavored, low-fat yogurt.*)
1 cup ice cubes

* Option not included in nutrition facts.

Directions

Kids, have an adult help you follow the steps below to create your own concoction.

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Make sure the blender is covered, then blend on high for 15 to 30 seconds.
  3. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.











 

Source: Power by the Hour™

First published: 01/06/2009
Last updated: 06/24/2011

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education