Summer Holiday Smoothies

Smoothies are a great choice for healthy, delicious treats during the hot July 4th holiday. Smoothies will save you money and are perfect for holidays or whenever.

Here are 3 yummy holiday smoothies:

BANANA SPLIT SMOOTHIE

1 cup nonfat, vanilla or plain Greek Yogurt
1-1/2 cups frozen banana slices
1/2 cups pineapple chunks
5 frozen strawberries, sliced
1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (to taste)

Blend until smooth.

ARCTIC FOREST SMOOTHIE

1 peach, frozen, cut
10 blueberries, frozen
1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon crushed pecan
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend until smooth.

TROPICAL FLING SMOOTHIE

1/2 cups each ripe pineapple and mango, cut up
1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Blend until smooth.

Drink enough water during the day to stay hydrated in the heat. Aim to drink half your weight in water every day. So, if you weigh 160 pounds, drink about 80 ounces of water every day.

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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES

My Fitness Hut