Tropical Fruit Smoothies for Pregnancy
Get the scoop on how to make yummy tropical fruit smoothies for pregnancy and provide your growing baby with important nutrients with this recipe.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 0 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
Key Prenatal Benefits
High in...
- Biotin, which aids in metabolism and helps the body's cells produce energy
- Calcium, which helps with the development and hardening of your baby's bones
- Copper, which supports the development of your baby's heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
- Iodine, which plays a key role in growth and development, including brain development
- Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby's development of organs, bones, connective tissue, and hearing
- Pantothenic acid, which supports your immune system
- Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
- Protein, which promotes the development of muscles and organs
- Riboflavin, which is necessary for tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
- Vitamin A, which supports your baby's immune system and aids in cell growth and development
- Vitamin B12, which plays a vital role in blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
- Vitamin C, which supports the immune system, aids in your postnatal recovery, and promotes your baby's healthy cell development
- Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby's growth and development, and helps lower the risk of premature delivery and pregnancy-induced hypertension
Good source of...
- Choline, which supports your baby's brain development
- Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
- Potassium, which is essential to your baby's nervous system development and aids in the formation of strong teeth and bones
- Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
- Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
- Vitamin B6, which may ease morning sickness and assists in the development of your baby's brain and nervous system
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| ¾ cup | fat-free plain yogurt |
| ¾ cup | frozen loose-pack tropical fruit blend |
| ½ cup | 2% milk |
| 2 teaspoons | sugar |
Directions
- In a blender, combine the yogurt, fruit, milk, and sugar. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.
| NUTRITION (Per Serving) | |
|---|---|
| CALORIES | 282.3 cal |
| FAT | 3 g |
| SATURATED FAT | 1.8 g |
| SODIUM | 202.5 mg |
| CARBOHYDRATES | 50.4 g |
| TOTAL SUGARS | 47.2 g |
| DIETARY FIBER | 2.1 g |
| PROTEIN | 15.2 g |
| BIOTIN | 8.7 mcg |
| CALCIUM | 529.5 mg |
| CHLORIDE | ---- |
| CHOLESTEROL | 13.4 mg |
| CHOLINE | 55.7 mg |
| CHROMIUM | 0 mcg |
| COPPER | 0.2 mg |
| FOLATE | 56.8 mcg |
| IODINE | 97.7 mcg |
| IRON | 0.8 mg |
| MAGNESIUM | 64.4 mg |
| MANGANESE | 0.8 mg |
| NIACIN | 0.9 mg |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS | 0.1 g |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | 0.1 g |
| PANTOTHENIC ACID | 1.8 g |
| PHOSPHORUS | 412.7 mg |
| POTASSIUM | 823.6 mg |
| RIBOFLAVIN | 0.7 mg |
| SELENIUM | 10.3 mcg |
| THIAMIN | 0.2 mg |
| VITAMIN A | 675.2 IU |
| VITAMIN B6 | 0.2 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| VITAMIN C | 40.7 mg |
| VITAMIN D | 59.8 IU |
| VITAMIN E | 0.4 mg |
| VITAMIN K | 3.2 mcg |
| ZINC | 2.5 mg |
