Banana, mango and pineapple power smoothie
Medium G.I. power drink
The marriage of mango, banana, pineapple and lime is one which really is made in heaven. Not only does it conjure up images of tropical beaches, it also provides a hefty portion of beta-carotene, folic acid, fiber, vitamins B, C and E and essential minerals. The skimmed milk also adds protein and calcium.
For peak health and vitality, this smoothie will give you that extra zest for life.
Method
1. Crush the ice cubes in the blender and then add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more cold milk.
Ingredients
(If you can, chill all the ingredients first)
- Flesh of 1 ripe mango, chopped
- ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 small banana or ½ a large banana, chopped
- Juice of ½-1 lime (according to taste)
- 5fl oz skim milk
- 8 ice cubes
Vital Statistics
Serves: 2 x 7oz glasses
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: N/A
Difficulty: Easy, although a sharp knife is useful to cut the fruits effectively
Good for: A low to medium G.I. power drink, full of essential vitamins and minerals, which will keep you alert and full of energy for hours
Calories (kcal): 177.8
Protein (g): 3.8
Carbs (g): 39.5
Fat (g): 0.6
Fiber (g): 5.2
Comments (2)
C17TryGuy 'This is a most excellent smoothie. Instead of milk use apple juice w/ yogurt. This will up the yumminess. '
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Bruce_L_Brady 'instead of using ice cubes use frozen fruit then mix it with orange juice, if its to tart for you add a little honey'
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