FOOD & NUTRITION
Recipe: Purple Power Smoothie - makes 2 servings
Kids will love this thick, refreshing treat! The perfect 'snack'
on a hot summer day.
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen blueberries
- 1 cup (250 mL) sliced bananas
- 1 cup (250 mL) drained canned peaches
- 1 cup (250 mL) 100% berry juice
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in the blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a glass or cup and enjoy. For a treat on the go, pour the smoothie into a travel cup with
a straw and you are off!
Nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 226
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Dietary cholesterol: 0 mg
- Carbohydrate: 57 g
- Dietary fibre: 5 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Potassium: 498 mg
Developed by Nadine Day, RD. ©The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Copyright © 2007 Heart and Stroke Foundation. Reprinted with permission.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke
and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy
living and advocacy. www.heartandstroke.ca
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