Go Green Smoothie
created by: The Dairy Alliance
Recipe Category: Breakfast, Grab & Go, Speed Scratch
Cooking Process: #1 No Cook
Total Time: 50
Meal Pattern Contribution: 1 oz eq m/ma, 1/2 cup fruit
Ingredients
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This vibrant smoothie blends ripe bananas, canned pears, spinach, low-fat yogurt, and milk into a creamy, fruit-forward drink with a hidden veggie boost. Each 10-oz serving provides 7 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and a half-cup of fruit – supporting meal pattern requirements with a flavor profile students enjoy. Easy to prep and serve cold, it’s a smart choice for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Directions
- Refrigerate pears night before service.
CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food. - Freeze bananas at least one day prior to service. To freeze, peel bananas, and lay on lined sheet pans in a single layer. Cover and place in the freezer overnight. Once frozen, bananas can be stored together.
CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food. - Place yogurt, canned pears, frozen bananas, spinach, and milk in a 5 gallon bucket. Blend using an immersion blender until pureed and smooth.
- Pour 10 fl oz smoothies into 12 fl oz cups. Serve one smoothie to each student.
CCP: Hold and serve at 41° F or below.
#10 (106 oz) can canned diced pears = 66 oz drained or 9.5 cups = 7.5 cups puree.
1 lb EP bananas = 1 lb 9 oz AP bananas or ~4 bananas or 2 cups puree.
Yield may slightly vary depending on blender and products.
Allergens: Milk
Allergen and nutrient information may vary based on the specific products and ingredients used on site.
1 lb EP bananas = 1 lb 9 oz AP bananas or ~4 bananas or 2 cups puree.
Yield may slightly vary depending on blender and products.
Allergens: Milk
Allergen and nutrient information may vary based on the specific products and ingredients used on site.
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories: 185
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 105 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Total Sugars: 25 g
Added Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 7 g
