Fantastic Foodie Friday~ Orange Smoothie

A low-calorie, healthy smoothie that tastes just like a creamsicle.   A perfect post-workout thirst quencher or mid-afternoon snack.  Here are a few different ways to make it...       Use at least 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. If you use vanilla yogurt, you can eliminate the vanilla extract. If you put the peeled orange and the Greek yogurt in the freezer for a few hours before using, you can eliminate the ice cubes, which will be fine since you've increased the yogurt. I didn't have the orange juice concentrate when I made mine, but I really enjoyed the flavor anyway. I'm not going to worry about the concentrate unless I have it on hand. The other easy ways to add protein is by adding a nut butter or by using a protein powder - I just happen to use Greek yogurt for everything possible (0% fat) - it replaces sour cream, mayonnaise, regular yogurt, Crème fraiche, etc ... Here is another twist...  The orange concentrate could be omitted, just add orange yogurt and soy milk.

INGREDIENTS
Serves 1 Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min Total: 5 min

• 1 navel orange, peeled
• 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, combine the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING

CALORIES	0 CAL
FAT	0 G
SATURATED FAT	0 G
SODIUM	0 MG
CARBOHYDRATES	0 G
TOTAL SUGARS	0 G
DIETARY FIBER	0 G
PROTEIN	0 G