March 9, 2011
Apple a la Mode Smoothie
Make this smoothie for the apple of your eye, because not only is it rich and delicious, apples contain pectin, a fiber that helps to reduce cholesterol.
Adapted from "Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High-Energy Refreshment" by Mary Corpening Barber, Sara Corpening, and Lori Lyn Narlock.
Ingredients
For the unsweetened applesauce:
- 1 cup chopped peeled apple
- 1 cup water
For the smoothie:
- 2 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup apple juice, chilled
- 1 cup diced fresh apple, frozen
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
For the unsweetened applesauce:
Combine apple and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the water has evaporated. Mash with a fork. Let cool before using.
For the smoothie:
Combine the frozen yogurt, applesauce, and apple juice in a blender. Add the apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
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