Making sure that milk is always on the table is an easy way you can help build a strong family.
Milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage, and provides 9 essential nutrients that your family needs.
Recipes
Vanilla-Banana Almond Smoothie
Elizabeth Zilinsky - Boynton, FL
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Makes 4 servings, 4 ounces of milk per serving.
Ingredients
| 2 cups | fat free or lowfat milk |
| 1 cup | lowfat vanilla yogurt |
| dash | vanilla extract |
| 10 | crushed almonds |
| 1 cup (more or less as needed) | ice cubes |
| handful | fresh mint leaves for garnish |
| 2 | large bananas |
Directions
In a blender container combine all ingredients, except mint. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.
Nutrition
180 calories; 4.5 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 7 g protein; 28 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 85 mg sodium; 200 mg calcium (20% DV).
Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.
