Monday, May 10, 2010

Banana Orange Frosty, sugar free!








1 1/2 cups Plain Non-Fat yoguhrt

1 cup Orange Juice

*1/4 cup Wheat Germ

1/2 tsp Real Vanilla

1 large ripe banana

1 TBSP Raw Honey (from the area you live in)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

* orange zest for "sprinkles"


In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend on high speed 1 minute or until smooth.
Pour into glasses, garnish with thin slice of orange and sprinkle with orange zest.
**Orange peel is a monoterpene; a master detoxifier for you body. So it not only makes things taste excellent and fresh, is excellent for your bod! ;-) My kids call them "sprinkles" and think they are getting a special treat. Well, I guess they are.



** Wheat germ is high in fiber and protein. It is very low calorie and non-fat. Wheat germ is high in Vitamin E- best known for it's prevention in heart disease and strengthening the immune system.

Wheat germ is a great source of Folic Acid, which is a B vitamin necessary for hear and blood vessel health.  Research has linked Folic Acid in protecting against neural birth defects.

Wheat germ provides 100%  of the recommended Daily Values of Phospherus, Magnesium and Zinc.



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