Calcium 53mg; Calories 238; Carbohydrate 51g; Cholesterol 0mg; Fat 3g; Fiber 3g; Iron 1mg; Protein 6mg; Sat Fat 0g; Sodium 8mg

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1 Energy Smoothie Serves 6 1 1/2 cup orange juice 12 to 16 strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 1/2 banana 3/4 cup strawberry yogurt 2 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 cups ice cubes 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth Use less ice if fruits are frozen. Nutritional Information- Serving size:1 cup Calcium 53mg; Calories 238; Carbohydrate 51g; Cholesterol 0mg; Fat 3g; Fiber 3g; Iron 1mg; Protein 6mg; Sat Fat 0g; Sodium 8mg Nutritional Information Banana Blueberry Smoothie Serves 6 2 cups frozen blueberries 2 ripe bananas 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons honey 1. In a blender, puree the coconut milk, yogurt, blueberries, bananas, and honey. Serve. Calories 300; Calories From Fat 41%; Fat 15g; Sat Fat 12g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 40mg; Carbohydrate 43g; Fiber 3g; Sugar 28g; Protein 5g

2 Orange Strawberry Smoothie Serves 6 3 cup frozen strawberries 2 cups low-fat strawberry yogurt 1 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 3 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoon flaxseed meal 1. Place the yogurt, orange juice, honey, strawberries, and flaxseed meal in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth and frothy. Tip: Packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and fiber, flaxseed meal is best stored in the freezer to keep the oils from turning rancid. In addition to adding it to smoothies, try stirring it into oatmeal, yogurt, or pancake batter. Nutritional Information: Calories 334; Fat 7g; Sat Fat 2g; Cholesterol 11mg; Sodium 134mg; Protein 14g; Carbohydrate 58g; Sugar 49g; Fiber 6g; Iron 2mg; Calcium 391mg Sassy Strawberry Granola Crunch Makes about 5 cups; serves /2 cup low fat strawberry yogurt 1 cup apple juice 2 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 2 frozen banana, sliced 1 cup granola 1. Combine the yogurt and apple juice in blender. 2. Add the strawberries and banana. 3. Blend until smooth. 4. Pulse or stir in 1/2 cup granola until incorporated. 5. Top servings with remaining granola, if you like.

3 Blueberry Brain Boost Smoothie Recipe from Super-Charged Smoothies Recent studies show that the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals in blueberries may improve cognitive function. Paired with walnuts, they make a blueberry smoothie that tops the antioxidant chart. The rich nuttiness of the walnuts complements the berries, and they may work a little magic on your memory. Word has it that walnuts contain essential fatty acids that support the development of brain cells and neurotransmitters, so sip this unforgettable smoothie and you may just forget less! Servings: Serves 4-6 (makes about 6 cups) : 1 cup apple juice 1 cup plain yogurt 2 fresh ripe bananas 3 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup raw walnuts, preferably soaked and drained : Combine the apple juice, yogurt, and banana in a blender. Add the blueberries, raspberries, and walnuts. Blend until smooth.

4 Wild Blueberry Banana Power Smoothie A power smoothie packed with wild blueberries, strawberries, banana, almond milk, and flax seeds. The perfect pick me up or breakfast! : 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries 1 frozen medium banana 2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 2 teaspoons flax seed meal Instructions: Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Add more almond milk if smoothie is too thick. Adjust to taste. Pour into a chilled glass, enjoy! Notes: Feel free to add 1/2 cup greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder if you'd like more protein in this recipe. Instead of blueberries, try using raspberries or whatever berry you like best.

5 Name: Block Date 1. How do I use a blender safely? List three important safeguards found in the manual. a. b. c. 2. How much does this particular blender hold? 3. When putting together this blender, what piece goes directly against the bottom of the glass jar? 4. Prior to the first use of blenders, what should be done? 5. When is it safe to remove the blender cover?.the pour lid? 6. When should you put a spoon into the blender?.your hand into the blender?? 7. What is the pulse setting? When would you use it? 8. Which setting should you use to make smoothies? 9. What size chunks are needed for frozen fruits? 10. List three Do s and three Don ts that you think are most important from the list: Do: Do: Do: Don t:

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