Vitamin C optimizes the health of your teeth and gums and boosts immunity.
MAKES 1½ CUPS
LOVE smoothies? Or n’ice cream? If so, this smoothie bowl will make you a happy camper at breakfast (or any time of day). Feel free to swap out the strawberries for your favorite frozen berries. See “Freezing Bananas for Smoothies and N’ice Cream,” here, for instructions on the best way to freeze bananas. Some ideas for fabulous fixin’s include granola (see here), coconut flakes, dried or dehydrated fruits, nuts, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, or fresh fruit. Here is a basic recipe that you can jazz up. Yum!
1 heaping cup frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or mixed berries
1 heaping cup frozen banana slices (from 1 banana)
2 to 3 tablespoons almond milk or fruit juice
• Place the frozen berries, frozen banana slices, and almond milk in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add your choice of topping and serve promptly. Freeze any leftovers.
¾ cup smoothie bowl (without any toppings): Calories: 80 cals; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 21 g; Fat: 0 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sodium: 19 mg; Vitamin C: 47 mg; 1½ CARBS