Thursday, April 1, 2010

GREAT SPRING AND SUMMER TIME TREAT!


Pineapple Breeze Smoothie

Items to add:

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup light coconut milk
Crushed ice, to taste



Serves 2 (Note: To make 4 Servings double your ingredients listed below).

Using both fresh pineapple and pineapple juice makes this smoothie a tropical dream. The addition of coconut milk makes for a rich, creamy drink, great for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup light coconut milk
Crushed ice, to taste

Method
Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition
Per serving (about 8oz/214g-wt.): 120 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein