Go Green Smoothie
Recipe adapted from Dairy Alliance
Rich and smooth blend of bananas and pears with a bit of spinach for color and energy.
Ingredients:
- 12 1/2 lbs Yogurt, vanilla, non-fat
- 14 lbs Pears, canned, sliced, drained
- 2 cup Banana, fresh, peeled, mashed
- 2 lbs Spinach, fresh, washed and dried
- 1 gal Milk, plain, 1%
Steps:
- Place yogurt, pears, bananas, and spinach into a VCM. Blend until smooth.
- Using a rubber spatula, scrap down the sides, close the lid. Start blending while pouring in the milk and continue until everything is incorporated.
- Pour the smoothie mixture into a food safe container, cover, label and date. Then place into the cooler to hold.
- For service, portion 10 oz of the mixture into cups and cover with a lid.
- Return to cold storage until ready for service. One 10 oz. cup per serving.
An immersion blender can be used to blend the smoothie mixture in a deep food storage container.
No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
Hold at 41°F or below.
Hold at 41°F or below.
Recipe Details
Meal Components:

Fruit

Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)

Vegetable Dark Green
Crediting Information
- 1 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
- 1/2 cup Fruit
- 1/8 cup Vegetable Dark Green
HACCP Category:
Process #1 (No Cook)
Portions:
50
Portion Size:
10 oz
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 169 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | <1 | g |
| Total Fat: | 4.8 | g |
| Sodium: | 104.6 | mg |
Tips:
- Bananas that are starting to turn ripe can be held frozen and would work great in the smoothie.
- If making large quantities of the smoothie, make it in batches and immediately place it into the cooler as soon as blended to keep the temperature below 41°.
- Menu Planner: Pureed vegetables and fruits of any type, (fresh, frozen, or canned), when served in a smoothie, credit as juice.
- Menu Planner: Pureed vegetables and fruits of any type, (fresh, frozen, or canned), when served in a smoothie, credit as juice.


