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Looking for a healthy, convenient and delicious
breakfast boost, afternoon refuel or sweet treat? If
so, break out the blender and whip up a delicious and
nutritious smoothie.
Made with fruits and vegetables, smoothies provide
important nutrients that our bodies need. When prepared
with chocolate milk, they can also be an excellent source
of protein — and a tasty treat for kids and adults alike.
Smwohoothleiefsamfoirlythe “Chocolate milk is a delicious and nutritious base
for smoothies because it not only contains protein and
minerals, it also provides calcium and vitamin D, which
are essential for bone health,” said registered dietitian
Rebecca Scritchfield. “Plus, combining a nutrient-rich
option such as TruMoo Chocolate milk with fruits and
vegetables like bananas, berries and kale is a great way
Incredible Ingredients to get kids to consume the nourishment they need, all in
an enjoyable treat.”
Make the Smoothie If you’re not sure what to put in your smoothie, you
can get creative with the ingredients you already have
Besides its creamy goodness, • Apricots on hand. If you’re a fan of PB&J sandwiches, simply
the best thing about a smoothie • Baby spinach combine chocolate milk with bananas, peanut butter and
is the ability to create your own • Blueberries jelly for a delicious take on the classic lunch staple.
culinary masterpiece. Grab the kids • Cherry tomatoes
and combine some of these tasty • Pineapple Trying to get your kids to eat their veggies, such as
ingredients with chocolate milk for • Oats kale, is easier when they’re disguised in chocolate-y
a flavor that’s 100 percent unique • Tart cherries goodness. And if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet
and completely satisfying. • Raspberries tooth, combine low-fat brownies, ice and chocolate milk.
Each of the following single-serving
recipes shows you how deliciously easy
it is to create a unique and flavorful
smoothie to fit any craving. For each
BANANA PB&J recipe, combine ingredients in a blender,
SMOOTHIE mix until smooth and frothy, and serve.
FUEL UP 1 cup chocolate milk
SMOOTHIE 1 ripe banana, peeled
1½ cups
and cut into chunks
chocolate milk
2 tablespoons low-fat
½ cup baby kale
peanut butter
1 cup ice cubes 2 Tablespoons CHOCOBLLAATSET-BERRY
strawberry or grape jelly 1 cup chocolate milk
1 Tablespoon
almond butter Tips: For a colder 1 cup frozen mixed berries
smoothie, freeze banana
30 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 COOKIES ’N chunks one day ahead. 1 Tablespoon golden
CREAM SMOOTHIE If you have a nut allergy, flaxseed meal
½ cup low-fat fudge omit peanut butter.
brownies or low-fat
chocolate cookies,
coarsely broken
1 cup chocolate milk
1 cup ice cubes
breakfast boost, afternoon refuel or sweet treat? If
so, break out the blender and whip up a delicious and
nutritious smoothie.
Made with fruits and vegetables, smoothies provide
important nutrients that our bodies need. When prepared
with chocolate milk, they can also be an excellent source
of protein — and a tasty treat for kids and adults alike.
Smwohoothleiefsamfoirlythe “Chocolate milk is a delicious and nutritious base
for smoothies because it not only contains protein and
minerals, it also provides calcium and vitamin D, which
are essential for bone health,” said registered dietitian
Rebecca Scritchfield. “Plus, combining a nutrient-rich
option such as TruMoo Chocolate milk with fruits and
vegetables like bananas, berries and kale is a great way
Incredible Ingredients to get kids to consume the nourishment they need, all in
an enjoyable treat.”
Make the Smoothie If you’re not sure what to put in your smoothie, you
can get creative with the ingredients you already have
Besides its creamy goodness, • Apricots on hand. If you’re a fan of PB&J sandwiches, simply
the best thing about a smoothie • Baby spinach combine chocolate milk with bananas, peanut butter and
is the ability to create your own • Blueberries jelly for a delicious take on the classic lunch staple.
culinary masterpiece. Grab the kids • Cherry tomatoes
and combine some of these tasty • Pineapple Trying to get your kids to eat their veggies, such as
ingredients with chocolate milk for • Oats kale, is easier when they’re disguised in chocolate-y
a flavor that’s 100 percent unique • Tart cherries goodness. And if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet
and completely satisfying. • Raspberries tooth, combine low-fat brownies, ice and chocolate milk.
Each of the following single-serving
recipes shows you how deliciously easy
it is to create a unique and flavorful
smoothie to fit any craving. For each
BANANA PB&J recipe, combine ingredients in a blender,
SMOOTHIE mix until smooth and frothy, and serve.
FUEL UP 1 cup chocolate milk
SMOOTHIE 1 ripe banana, peeled
1½ cups
and cut into chunks
chocolate milk
2 tablespoons low-fat
½ cup baby kale
peanut butter
1 cup ice cubes 2 Tablespoons CHOCOBLLAATSET-BERRY
strawberry or grape jelly 1 cup chocolate milk
1 Tablespoon
almond butter Tips: For a colder 1 cup frozen mixed berries
smoothie, freeze banana
30 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 COOKIES ’N chunks one day ahead. 1 Tablespoon golden
CREAM SMOOTHIE If you have a nut allergy, flaxseed meal
½ cup low-fat fudge omit peanut butter.
brownies or low-fat
chocolate cookies,
coarsely broken
1 cup chocolate milk
1 cup ice cubes
