CITRUS CREAM SMOOTHIE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 28m

Yield 6 (8-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups orange juice
2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the cooled syrup into a blender. Add the yogurt, orange juice, bananas, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 34 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 25 grams

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