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Cactus Pear Smoothie

Adapted from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Produce for Better Health Foundation

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¼ recipe
Calories140
Calories from Fat45
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium15 mg
Total Carbohydrate20 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars10 g
Proteins8 g
Vitamin A0% DV
Vitamin C50% DV
Calcium10% DV
Iron8% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Servings and Times    TOP

Servings4
Preparation Time10 minutes

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2.0

 

Ingredients and Preparation    TOP

IngredientsMeasures
Soft silken tofu14 ounces
Orange juice1 cup
Cactus pears, peeled and diced2 cups
Ice cubes1 cup
Honey2 tablespoons
  1. Directions
  2. Place all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 1; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 1; Milk: 0; Fat: 1; Carbs: 0; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

Source
Melissa’s Variety Produce

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