CITRUS CREAM SMOOTHIE

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Posting this for Greek region of ZWT 6. Found it online at FoodTV site from Giada De Laurentiis, while searching it for Greek recipes. Sounds delicious!! Time doesn't include time for sugar/water cooling.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Smoothies

Time 8m

Yield 6 8 oz servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups orange juice
2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the cooled syrup into a blender. Add the yogurt, orange juice, bananas, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26, Protein 0.8

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