A combination of mango, cantaloupe, and banana creates a taste of paradise with just the swirling of the blender.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4; 1 cup per serving

　　1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　8 ounces frozen mango pieces

　　1 cup cantaloupe chunks

　　1/2 medium banana, cut into 1-inch slices

　　1 cup fresh orange juice

　　1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

　　1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the wheat germ and cinnamon. Set aside.

　　

Step 2

In a blender, process the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into glasses or wine goblets. Sprinkle with the wheat germ mixture. Serve immediately.

　　

Cook’s Tip on Toasted Wheat Germ

Step 3

Toasted wheat germ is a nutritious addition to sprinkle on fruit, cereal, or fat-free yogurt or to use as a coating for chicken or fish.

　　

Nutrition information

Step 4

(Per serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 155

　　

Step 6

Total fat: 0.5g

　　

Step 7

Saturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 8

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 9

Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 10

Monounsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 1mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 50mg

　　

Step 13

Carbohydrates: 35g

　　

Step 14

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 15

Sugars: 29g

　　

Step 16

Protein: 5g

　　

Step 17

Calcium: 128mg

　　

Step 18

Potassium: 530mg

　　

Dietary Exchanges

Step 19

1 1/2 fruit

　　

Step 20

1 fat-free milk

　　American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition