LOW-CARB SMOOTHIES

Keep the carbs in check with these low-sugar, veggie-packed blends.

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Horseradish-Tomato Smoothies

HANDS- ON 5 MIN . TOTAL 5 MIN .

With ingredients reminiscent of a Bloody Mary cocktail, but without the alcohol, these smoothies are great for mature palates.

1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat strained (Greek-style) yogurt

1/2 cup crushed ice

1/2 cup vegetable juice

2 1/2 Tbsp. grated fresh horseradish

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

3 scallions, trimmed

2 ripe red globe tomatoes, cored and seeded

1 garlic clove, crushed

Place yogurt in a blender. Add crushed ice, vegetable juice, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, pepper, scallions, tomatoes, and crushed garlic to blender; process until smooth.

SERVES 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 76; FAT 1g (sat 1g, unsat 0g); PROTEIN 7g; CARB 10g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 6g (added sugars 0g); SODIUM 172mg; CALC 9% DV; POTASSIUM 6% DV

Berries and Beets Smoothies

HANDS- ON 5 MIN . TOTAL 5 MIN .

The frozen berries help thicken the smoothie; plus, the seeds of frozen blackberries are softer than those of fresh berries. The earthiness of the beet juice balances the sweetness of the berries.

3⁄4 cup frozen blueberries

1⁄2 cup water

1⁄2 cup ice cubes

1⁄2 cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt

1⁄4 cup frozen blackberries

1⁄4 cup fresh-pressed beet juice

Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth, 35 to 40 seconds. Pour into glasses, and serve immediately.