Colorful, crisp and nutrient rich - For You® brand fruits and vegetables are a delicious addition to any meal or snack! Use your imagination at breakfast, lunch and dinner. . . or just plain reach for the freshness as a healthy snack. Virtually every day brings new findings on the many benefits of fresh produce. . . so make For You® part of your healthy life style.
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Lemon Berry Delight
This refreshing twist on an ordinary berry smoothie is a great (and easy) way to sneak vitamins and calcium into your kids' diet! Or a healthy grown-up treat when you're craving something sweet and tangy.
Preperation Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 4
- Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) container blueberry nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup fresh For You® blueberries
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon powdered lemonade mix
- Directions
Place yogurt, milk, ice cubes, blueberries, strawberries, and lemonade mix in a blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
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