Name: Mixed Berry Smoothie
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries); 1 cup diced peeled pitted mango (about 1 large); 1 cup ice cubes; 1/2 cup chilled nonfat soy milk; 3 tablespoons sugar

If desired, the smoothie can be strained to remove the berry seeds, but the seeds contain lots of beneficial dietary fiber.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries)

1 cup diced peeled pitted mango (about 1 large)

1 cup ice cubes

1/2 cup chilled nonfat soy milk

3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in blender. Pureé until very smooth. Pour into glasses.

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