Berry Banana Smoothie Keep frozen bananas on hand by placing peeled, cut-up, ripe bananas in a freezer container or plastic bag. Use the frozen banana pieces right from the freezer for this fruity shake. 1 small banana, peeled, cut up, and frozen 1/4 cup fresh or frozen assorted berries (such as raspberries, blackberries, and/or strawberries) 1 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons vanilla low-fat yogurt Fresh mint (optional) Fresh berries (optional) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- In a blender container combine the frozen banana pieces, desired fresh or frozen berries, orange juice, and yogurt. Cover and blend until smooth. To serve, pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with fresh mint and additional berries. Makes 2 (8-ounce) servings. Nutrition facts per serving: 121 calories, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 3% vitamin a, 116% vitamin c, 6% calcium, 3% iron. Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~