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Guava Smoothie

by Jesslyn Cummings
for About.com

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At a Glance
Prep Time : 15min
Cook Time : 0min
Course : Beverage, Breakfast, Brunch
Special : Caffeine-Free, Cooking for Two, Easy, Egg-Free, Few Ingredients, For Kids, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Non-Alcoholic, Nutrient Dense, Quick, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free
Type of Prep : Blend / Process, No Cook, No-Bake
 
This guava smoothie is a delicious end to a run or start to a morning.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Guava
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 handful of ice

PREPARATION:

  1. Slice banana into bite-size chunks.
  2. Cut guava in half and scoop out pulp.
  3. Put the fruit in the blender together.
  4. Pour lemon juice and half of orange juice in the blender too.
  5. Add one handful of ice to blender and blend.
  6. After the ice is blended fairly well, add honey, the rest of the orange juice, and the rest of the ice into the blender and blend to the consistancy you prefer.
  7. Also good with plain or vanilla yogurt or soy protein mix blended in.
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