Orange vanilla bliss recipe from Nestle

This recipe features the yummy combination of orange and banana topped with the creaminess of vanilla. It makes two servings, but it is so good, you may not want to share!

Ingredients 

• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 
• 1/4 cup Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE NATURAL BLISS All-Natural Coffee Creamer 
• 1/2 frozen or room temperature banana 
• 1/2 cup ice cubes 

Directions
PLACE orange juice, Coffee-mate, banana and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Strawberry banana smoothie recipe

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Strawberries and bananas are a popular flavor combination. The addition of wheat germ gives this recipe an extra healthy little kick.

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

• 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt 
• 2 bananas, cut in chunks 
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ 
• 1 tablespoon honey 

Directions 
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth-about 1 minute. Pour into glass and serve immediately.

Simple fruit salad recipe

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This easy to make fruit salad is versatile-serve it with breakfast or brunch, as a part of your lunch or as a healthier dessert option. If you want to lighten the recipe up, use fresh peaches and pineapple instead of canned and sprinkle with a touch of sugar.

SIMPLE FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients

• large can pineapple chunks
• large can peach pie filling
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 2 kiwis
• 1 pint strawberries
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 cup candied pecans

Directions
In a large bowl, combine peach filling and pineapple, reserving pineapple juice. Pour juice in a small bowl and add chopped apple. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. While apples are soaking, peel and slice kiwi, set aside. Add apples to large bowl and place bananas in the juice, soaking for 10 minutes. While bananas are soaking, remove the tops from the strawberries and cut into quarters. Add to large bowl. Add blueberries and pecans to bowl, gently mix all ingredients together. Garnish with kiwi slices. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Cinnamon chips and fruit salsa recipe

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If you are looking for something new and healthy to snack on, this fruity salsa should liven things up!

CINNAMON CHIPS WITH FRUIT SALSA
Ingredients

• 10 frozen strawberries
• 2 kiwi, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 medium mango, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 bananas, peeled and diced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 pint blueberries
• 3 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup cinnamon sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour strawberries in a blender and blend until liquified. Add remaining fruit to a bowl and pour strawberry mixture on top. Stir to coat and place in the refrigerator. Spray tortillas with cooking spray and cut into wedges. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before serving with fruit salsa.

Banana dulce de leche pie recipe

This pie may take a bit of time to make, but the end result is so worth it!

BANANA DULCE DE LECHE PIE

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup butter, melted

4 bananas, sliced

1 1/2 cups whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
To make dulce de leche, place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover half-way up the can. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 hours, adding more water as necessary. Remove from heat and cool. Once the milk has cooled, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine butter and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake crust 10-12 minutes. When done, the crust will be golden brown. Place on a wire rack and allow to cool. Open the can of milk and pour half of it onto the baked crust. Top with banana slices then pour remaining milk on top. Beat whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon on top of the pie and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. If desired, granish with graham cracker crumbs and caramel sauce.

Almost no fat banana bread recipe

The New Year has begun and it seems everyone has made resolutions to watch their weight. It is easy to indulge and maintain a healthy weight if you do it intelligently-watching your fat intake is key. This recipe can help quell your sweet tooth while staying on track. Please note, this recipe does still include sugar.

ALMOST NO FAT BANANA BREAD

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 egg whites

1 cup banana, mashed

1/4 cup applesauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a a loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add egg whites, bananas and applesauce; stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool before slicing.