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Apple A La Mode Smoothie

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 2 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Freeze Time: at least 2 hours

Note: This recipe is best prepared the night before the hike.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup apple juice, chilled
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup of your favorite sweet apple, washed, peeled, and diced
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment:

  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Large wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spill-proof, plastic cups
Nutrition Facts:

Calories:
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber

326
1g
0g
71g
3g

Protein
Sodium
Cholesterol

12g
159mg 0mg

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend in blender until mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour into a sealable plastic container and freeze at least two hours or overnight.

To Serve:

  • Take your smoothie out of the freezer before going hiking. It should be the perfect consistency and a refreshing temperature on the trail. Pack the smoothie with a frozen water bottle or ice pack in an insulated container to keep it cold on the trail.

Fun Fact: The science of apple growing is called pomology. Apples trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit.

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