Pear-Ginger Smoothie

• Recipe by Betsy Nelson and Jim Kyndberg

Carrot juice gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A.

Ingredients

1. 1 ripe Anjou or Bartlett pear--peeled, cored and chopped
2. 1/4 cup fresh carrot juice
3. 1/4 cup skim milk
4. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
5. 1/2 cup crushed ice

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Notes

ONE SMOOTHIE: Calories 145 kcal, Total Fat .9 gm, Saturated Fat .1 gm