Orange, Banana, and Pineapple Frappé

Ingredients

2 1/3 cups banana chunks (about 3 medium bananas)
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange sections (about 1 medium orange)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a blender; cover an
d process until smooth. Serve immediately.

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