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Tropical Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes

What you need:

  • 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

What to do:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
  2. Add a little water if the mixture doesn’t blend easily.
  3. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 130 calories
  • 5g protein
  • 1g fat
  • 1g sat. fat
  • 26g carbohydrate
  • 2g fiber
  • 5mg cholesterol
  • 60mg sodium
  • 22g sugars

Serves: 2

Serving size: 1 cup

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

This recipe has important nutrients for mom and baby, including:

Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays an important role in tissue growth and repair and bone and tooth development. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron. Good sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, and fortified fruit juices.