Healthy and delicious. I half the ginger because I found it a little overpowering. You can substitute soy milk of you don't happen to have yogurt on hand. I reduced the ice cubes and a little water to thin it out to my desired consistency. This has become one of my stable morning smoothie drinks.
Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Refresher
Slim on Saturated Fat.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 138
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Carbohydrate: 32.7g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 79mg
- Calcium: 126mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 100% carrot juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup organic vanilla fat-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 frozen sliced ripe banana
- 5 ice cubes (about 2 ounces)
Preparation
- 1. Place all ingredients in a blender; process 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately.
Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Refresher Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic, Snacks
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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