What Is Yogurt & Juice Blend?

Juice and yogurt are blended together to make smoothies.

A yogurt and juice blend, or smoothie, is a beverage you can make at home or purchase in a store. Yogurt and juice blends are available in various combinations and are a healthful drink or snack for people of all ages.

Smoothies

A blend of yogurt and juice creates a breakfast, dessert or snack smoothie that is low in calories and high in vitamins. You can make a smoothie at home with yogurt and juice in a food processor. Many flavors are also available bottled in stores or mixed on-site at smoothie franchises.

Recipe Examples

A simple yogurt and juice smoothie recipe, published by Reader's Digest, calls for strawberries, plain yogurt, orange juice and sugar to taste. The University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension offers suggestions using pineapple juice, raspberries or peach yogurt. The recipes can be altered by adding bananas or adjusting the thickness by adding more or less juice.

Blends for Babies

A yogurt and juice blend made especially for babies can add much-needed calcium, vitamin C and protein to a baby's diet starting as young as age 6 months. Gerber produces a line of products called Yogurt Juice, which are made with whole-milk yogurt and fruits like banana, peach and apple. You can also blend yogurt and juice at home to make smoothies that will help ease your baby's teething pains.

References

• Reader's Digest: Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
• Gerber Yogurt Juice: Product Information
• Baby Center: When Can My Baby Eat Yogurt?
• Wholesome Baby Food: Baby Smoothie Recipes
• University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County: Beyond Eating Yogurt Straight from the Carton: 9 Delicious Recipes

Resources

• Smoothie Central: History of Smoothies