Citrus Berry Smoothie

This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants. Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people, since free radicals are produced any time the body’s cells process oxygen.

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Servings: 1 smoothie, about 2 cups

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups fresh berries 
• 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 
• 1/2 cup orange juice 
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 
• 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ 
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparations:

1. Place berries, yogurt, orange juice, dry milk, wheat germ, honey and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition:

Per serving

Calories: 419; Carbohydrates: 78g; Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Protein: 20g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sodium: 250mg