Blueberry Smoothies And Drinks

BERRY BLUE SMOOTHIE
 
2 cups fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries
1 container (8 ounces) lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup milk
1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 cups ice cubes (about 16 cubes)

In the container of an electric blender container, place blueberries, yogurt, milk, pineapple juice and honey; whirl until smooth. Add ice cubes, a few at a time, whirl until finely crushed. Serve immediately.

Yield:  4 portions - about 5 cups
Per Serving:  200 calories, 5 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrate




BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
 
1 pint  fresh blueberries or 2 cups (10 ounces) frozen blueberries, slightly thawed
1 cup pineapple, orange and strawberry juice blend or pineapple-orange juice
1 container (8 ounces) lowfat vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons sugar
 
In a container of an electric blender combine blueberries, juice, yogurt and sugar. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with blueberry skewers spiraled with thin strips of orange peel, if desired.

Yield: 2 portions


BLUE WITCH'S BREW

1 package (12 ounces) frozen thawed blueberries or 2-1/2 cups fresh 1-1/4 cups apple juice 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In blender combine blueberries, apple juice, ice cream, milk and cinnamon until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Yield:  about 4 cups

Source: The US Highbush Blueberry Council