Banana and Prune Yogurt Smoothie 

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Serves: 2 person(s)

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

This is a quick and easy lighter meal in a glass.
Per serving: 195 calories, 1g fat and 38g carbs
Saves: 91 calories, 7.4g fat and 7g carbs!

Suggestions:

Chill glasses ahead. Bananas can be frozen ahead, if desired.

Ingredients:

Our healthier makeover recipe replaces whole milk with nonfat, large banana with medium-sized, and high fat sugary flavored yogurt with nonfat plain yogurt. The result, a healthy smoothie.

To learn more about recipe makeovers see CalorieKing's library article "Smart Substitutes: Your Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking Alternatives".

Recipe Makeover
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 banana, medium, sliced 4 pitted prunes 1 1/2 cup nonfat or skim milk

Traditional Recipe
1/2 cup yogurt, banana flavored 1 banana, large, sliced 4 pitted prunes 1 1/2 cup whole milk

Directions:

Place all ingredients together in a blender; blend until smooth.

Pour into two tall, chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Author:

Recipe Makeover by Family Health Network