Butternut Squash Smoothies

By Stephanie Gallagher

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Butternut Squash Smoothies

Stephanie Gallagher

Vegetable Smoothies

You wouldn't think butternut squash could make a kid-friendly smoothie. But these vegetable smoothies are sweet and refreshing. The squash flavor is subtle, resulting in a flavor similar to pumpkin smoothies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 3.5 oz. container baby food butternut squash (such as Gerber stage 2)
• 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/4 cup pineapple coconut juice
• 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla soy milk
• 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt or soy yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 cup ice

Preparation:

1. Combine the butternut squash and frozen pineapple in a blender, Vita Mix or food processor, fitted with a metal blade.
2. Pulse several times.


3. Add the remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. If the pineapple is not pureeing smoothly, stop the blender. Use a spoon to push the pineapple down into the blender blades. Replace the lid and turn on the blender. Puree until smooth.

Makes 2 servings.