Fig Banana Smoothie
Adapted from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Produce for Better Health Foundation
| Serving Size | ¼ of recipe |
| Calories | 200 |
| Calories from Fat | 5 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugars | 36 g |
| Proteins | 5 g |
| Vitamin A | 6% DV |
| Vitamin C | 10% DV |
| Calcium | 15% DV |
| Iron | 6% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Servings | 4 |
| Preparation Time | 15 minutes |
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Chopped dried figs (stems removed) | 1 cup |
| 1-inch banana slices | 1 cup |
| Plain non-fat yogurt | 1 cup |
| Crushed ice | 3 cups |
| Honey | 1 tablespoon |
| Mint leaf or berry garnish |
- Directions
- Place all ingredients except garnish in a blender (not a food processor), and blend until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Strain liquid and pour into tall, chilled glasses.
- Add garnish.
Fruit: 3; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 0; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association
Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers.
Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
California Fig Advisory Board
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