Honey Yogurt Milkshakes With Mint

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1-1/2	cup	Greek nonfat yogurt
1	cup	low-fat or nonfat milk
2	ea	oranges, peeled and quartered
3	Tbsp	honey, or to taste
3/4	cup	crushed ice
1	Tbsp	fresh mint leaves
4	ea	baby mint sprigs, for garnish

 

In a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth and season to taste with additional honey and/or mint.  Pour into tall glasses, garnish with fresh baby mint sprigs and serve immediately.

 

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Energy Shake

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1-1/2	cups	fresh orange juice
1	ea	banana, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2	cup	(packed) coarsely chopped kale leaves, center stalk and stem removed
1/2	ea	kiwi, peeled
2	ea	pitted Medjool dates, coarsely chopped

 

Combine orange juice, banana, chopped kale, kiwi, and chopped dates in blender.  Puree until smooth, stopping and scraping down sides of blender as needed.  Divide between two 12-ounce glasses and serve.

(2 servings)

NOTE:  Freeze the banana for a colder, thicker beverage.

 

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Veggie Detox

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2	ea	firm Bosc pears, stemmed, cut into wedges
1	ea	3/4-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
5	ea	medium carrots, scrubbed (about 1/2 pound), cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
2	ea	celery stalks, trimmed, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
1	ea	baby beet, trimmed, scrubbed
1/2	cup	packed fresh Italian parsley (stems and leaves)
2	tsp	fresh lemon juice

 

Push pears and ginger through juice extractor.  Working in batches, push carrots, celery, beet, and parsley through juice extractor.  Stir in lemon juice.  Divide between two 8-ounce glasses and serve.

(2 servings)

 

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