Peachy Orangeroo Smoothie

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1 Peachy Orangeroo Smoothie Orange juice Canned peaches, sliced, frozen Place all ingredients in blender Hold for cold service at o F or below oz 8 oz oz g Saturated Fat.g Sodium mg Dietary Fiber g Protein 9g 70 9mg IU 67mg 0.mg 0g

2 Super Green Smoothie Frozen spinach, chopped Frozen pineapple chunks Frozen peaches, sliced Frozen mango chunks oz 6 oz oz 6 Temper fruit for 0-0 minutes before blending for best texture Place all ingredients in blender Hold for cold service at o F or below g 7 Saturated Fat g Sodium 0mg Dietary Fiber g Protein 9g 9mg 6 IU 0mg.mg g

3 Banana Split Smoothie Bananas, Sliced, Frozen Strawberries, Sliced, Frozen Pineapple, Tidbits, Canned 8 oz 76 oz 8 oz 9 oz 9 oz Place all ingredients in blender. Add ice to increase volume and creaminess if needed. Hold for cold service at o F or below 0.7g Saturated Fat 0.g Sodium 86mg Dietary Fiber g Protein 7g 09 68mg 67 IU mg 0.mg g

4 Smoothie Tips Smoothie 0 Blended fruit beverages or smoothies are a better offering than just fruit juice because they contain all the fiber of fruit with the added nutritional benefit of yogurt. Smoothies are easy to make can contain as few as three ingredients yogurt, fruit and milk. Utilize USDA fruits in an exciting way. Ingredient Tips Stockpile chunks of peeled overripe bananas in the freezer to add to smoothies. Bananas can be added to any smoothie for additional, sweetness and velvety texture. Add fresh fruit to canned or frozen fruit to perk up the flavor. Dried fruits can be added to canned or frozen fruit smoothies. Add dried fruit as is or plump in water or juice overnight before blending into smoothie. Substitute frozen sweet potato cubes for / of the fruit for added color and nutrition. Pair low acid fruits like blueberries with higher acid fruits like strawberries for a bigger flavor impact. Add / cup of Cocoa powder to basic smoothie recipe for a low fat, sugar free, flavonoid rich addition to smoothies with bananas, cherries or peanut butter. Or if Cocoa powder is not available use fat-free chocolate milk. Freeze chunks of melon to make a smoothie. Add spinach or kale for a fun color and big nutritional boost.

5 Preparation Tips Smoothies may be prepared the day before and held chilled overnight. Add bananas for added sweetness, nutrition and a creamy texture. Serve immediately or freeze. Banana based smoothies will darken if refrigerated overnight. Smoothies can be frozen if you need to hold longer than overnight. Leave some headroom in the cup since they will expand when frozen. Use frozen fruits or freeze drained, canned fruits to give smoothies a thicker consistency. If Smoothies are thicker than desired, add milk to thin. Refrigerate canned fruits overnight for chilled smoothie prep in the morning or make smoothies ahead and chill overnight. Adapted from General Mills Bakeries and Foodservice Merchandizing Tips Have smoothie tastings to familiarize students with new offerings and generate enthusiasm. Have a name the smoothie or smoothie recipe contest. Name smoothies after school mascot or favorite staff members. Make smoothies holiday colors: strawberry for Valentine s Day, add spinach for St. Patrick s Day. Layer contrasting colors/flavors of smoothies. Make smoothies in school colors. Serve in school logo cups for fundraisers. Garnish with a paper parasol for holidays. Serving Tips Top with slices or chunks of fruit in the smoothie. Sprinkle Cinnamon or Nutmeg across the top of smoothies. Sprinkle Cayenne Pepper across the top and make it a screaming smoothie. Mix equal part smoothies and leftover cooked rice (or other grains) for a yogurt rice pudding. 000 Washington St, Suite 7 Thornton, CO