Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Mango Oat Smoothie
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 cup mango, frozen
1⁄2 banana, frozen
1⁄4 cup cup old fashioned oats
11⁄2 cups milk
1 scoop protein powder, optional
1 Tbsp. toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Step 1
Add all ingredients to blender except the toasted coconut. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Serve in a glass and top with toasted coconut flakes.
