Healthy Cooking

Blueberry Almond Smoothie

Almonds are a rich source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and magnesium – all of which promote heart health.  That’s why I’ve added them to this smoothie.  While the recipe calls for blueberries, any sort of berry can be substituted, including raspberries and strawberries.

Ingredients

1 cup  low fat (1% MF or less) milk or soymilk
1/2 cup  orange juice
1/4 cup  blueberries, fresh or frozen
2 tbsp  sliced almonds
2 tsp  maple syrup
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp  vanilla extract

Directions

In a blender, combine milk, orange juice, blueberries, almonds, maple syrup, banana and vanilla.  Puree until smooth.

Serve cold.

Serves 2.

Per serving (1 cup): 242cal, 9g pro, 9 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 g carb, 3 g fibre, 6 mg chol, 62 mg sodium

Excellent source of: vitamin D, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium
Good source of: calcium

Low in sodium
Low in saturated fat
Low in cholesterol

From: Leslie Beck's Heart Healthy Foods For Life

Source: http://www.lesliebeck.com/book_detail.php?id=105&area=3



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