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Sunshine Smoothie

Ingredients

6 Servings12 Servings24 Servings
Pineapple, canned in juice1.5 cups3 cups6 cups
Carrots, chopped0.5 cups1 cups2 cups
Banana1 2 4
Crushed ice1 cup2 cup4 cup
Yogurt (optional)1.5 cups3 cups6 cups

Directions

  1. 1. Cut carrots.
  2. 2. Place carrots in blender and chop for a few seconds. Add some pineapples with juice and blend a few more seconds until carrots are smooth.
  3. 3. Add remainder of pineapple juice, banana and crushed ice, and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (91g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 From Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sat. Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carb 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 0% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food For Thought

Try this smoothie using any fruit in season. Get the kids involved by letting them choose the fruit they want to include.

CACFP Crediting

For 3-5 year olds; Snack. Must serve all of the following:

  • Fruit/Vegetable
  • Meat/Meat Alternate