Ingredients
- Flesh of 1 ripe mango, chopped
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 small banana or 1/2 large banana, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 - 1 lime (according to taste)
- 150 ml skimmed milk
- 8 ice cubes
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, fibre, vitamins B, C and E and essential minerals. The skimmed milk also adds protein and calcium. I give this drink to my teenage son who finds it difficult to eat before his rugby matches because he gets so nervous -at least I know that this smoothie will give him enough energy for the match.
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.
Contributed by: Kate Percy
Serves: 2 x 200ml glasses
Perparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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
Fibre (g): 5.2
This is a most excellent smoothie. Instead of milk use apple juice w/ yogurt. This will up the yumminess.
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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