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Features-Recipes

Introduction

Bananas are thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits.  Spanish explorers brought them to New
World areas like the Caribbean & Latin America.  today, bananas are one of America's three favorite fruits.
Bananas are high in nutrients like potassium and vitamin B6.  Bananas are even a source of vitamin C.
Their starchy flesh turns to sugar as they ripen, giving them a sweet flavor and smooth texture.
Bananas are easily digested.

AFTER-SCHOOL STRAWBERRY SHAKE

1  Pint basket strawberries, stemmed
2  Medium bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
3  Cups ice cubes, divided
1/2  Cup nonfat strawberry OR plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
2  Tbsp. honey

Place all ingredients except 1 1/2 cups of the ice cubes in a blender; blend on high speed
until smooth, scraping down ingredients in blender occasionally.  Add remaining ice;
continue to blend until smooth.  Serve in tall glasses, dividing equally. 
Makes 3 servings.

BANANA BREAD-1 | TROPICAL APPLE SALAD PLATTER-2 
AFTER-SCHOOL STRAWBERRY SHAKE-3 | Lime Cream Dressing-4:
BANANA NUT SMOOTHIE-5  | ORANGE AND BANANA OLE-6
WATERMELON STRAWBERRY SHAKE-7  | BANANA-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES-8   
TROPICAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE-9  | CHOCOLATE CHIP-BANANA PANCAKES-10