Blueberry Smoothie
About the Recipe
Facts about blueberries
– Pumps up your immune system
– Reduces inflammation in brain cells
– Helps your eyes adjust to darkness more rapidly
– Improves your ability to recall facts
– Reduces your risk of a heart attack
– Lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23%
– Dilates arteries to ease high blood pressure
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 medium banana (approximately 6 inches long), sliced and frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (not thawed)
- 1 container (8 ounces) nonfat, artificially sweetened vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup skim milk
Preparation
Step 1
Place ice cubes at the bottom of the blender.
Step 2
Add banana slices, blueberries, yogurt, and milk. Cover and blend in pulses until smooth, stopping frequently to stir down the ice.
Step 3
Serve right away. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, microwave-safe container and thaw in the microwave until slushy.
