500 Smoothies and Juices

peach and raspberry smoothie

This classic combination relies on the sweetness of a ripe peach to work well-but be sure the peach is not overripe, or it will have an unpleasant taste.
1 peach, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

strawberry and apricot smoothie

This smoothie slips down with no problem at all. It is one of those classic combinations that cannot fail to please.
1/2 cup strawberries, hulled
2 apricots, halved and pitted
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

blackberry and raspberry smoothie

The deep purple color of this smoothie is picture-perfect.
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

apricot breakfast smoothie

The oats in this breakfast smoothie provide a slow release of energy throughout the morning, helping to keep you satisfied until lunch. The oats also add a creamy texture to the smoothie.
3 apricots, halved and pitted
3/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp. rolled oats
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

mocha breakfast smoothie

A caffeine pick-me-up softened with the smooth, rich flavor of cocoa. Try warming the milk gently for extra comfort.
1 banana, peeled an quartered
1 tbsp. powdered cocoa
2 tbsp. (1 shot) espresso
1 cup milk (cold or hot)
Place all the ingredients into a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or coffee mug and serve immediately.

digestion smoothie

This fiber-rich smoothie will aid your digestion system, and aside from its health benefits, it tastes wonderful.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
5 prunes, pitted
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or mug and serve immediately.

banana milkshake

This milkshake, which we all grew up on, never loses its charm.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp. milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.