Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

From an April 2005 article in Cooking Light on keeping blood pressure in check with potassium, this yummy lowfat breakfast or snack has 740 mg potassium per serving. For a thinner drink, I add a bit of soy milk.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 3⁄4 cup canned pumpkin, chilled
• 1⁄2 cup  ice cube
• 1⁄3 cup  fresh orange juice
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  dash ground cloves
• 1  ripe banana, sliced and frozen

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender; process until smooth.
2. Garnish with dash of cinnamon, if desired.