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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Fruit supplies natural sweetness and beneficial fiber and phytonutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet cherries
• 3/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
• Sugar or artificial sweetener to taste, if desired

Preparation:

1. In a food processor or blender, process banana until smooth.
2. Add cherries and yogurt. Process until well blended.
3. Serve immediately.

Yield:
2 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving (without added sugar or artificial sweetener): 155 calories, 5 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 114 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 11%.

Source: Elizabeth Ward, R.D.

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