When it’s hot outside, nothing tastes better than a nice cool, refreshing smoothie!  Not only does this taste great, it’s healthy for you, too.  Even your kids will enjoy this treat!

Tootie-Fruity Smoothie

2              frozen bananas (sliced)

1              8 oz. can pineapple (crushed)

1 lg.         mango (chopped)

1              kiwi

1 lg.         orange (squeezed juice only)

9              fresh sweet cherries (chopped), (or 6 Maraschino, but lose the potassium)

½ cup      low-fat buttermilk  

¼ cup      low-fat vanilla yogurt

2 Tbsp.    coconut

 Directions: 

Add ½ cup ice (or more) and blend until smooth.

 Serves 4 (divide evenly)

Nutrients per serving: 195 calories, 2.03g fat, 1.34g sat fat, 1mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 41.3g carbs, 4.15g fiber, 2.62g protein, 48.45mg calcium, 496mg potassium