Frosty Yogurt Shakes

Name: Frosty Yogurt Shakes
Yield: 2 - 4 servings
Ingredients: Berry Banana Shake; 2 cups (500 mL) Milk; 1 cup (250 mL) vanilla frozen yogurt (2 scoops); 2 frozen bananas; 1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries; Chocolate Almond Shake; 2 cups (500 mL) chocolate Milk; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate frozen yogurt (3 scoops); 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice cubes; 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted almonds; Creamsicle Shake; 2 cups (500 mL) Milk; 1 cup (250 mL) vanilla frozen yogurt (2 scoops); 1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes; 1/3 cup (80 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate undiluted

Our dietitians' favourite

This recipe is taken from the 2006 Milk Calendar. Cool and refreshing, whip up these frosty drinks for an after school treat, post-workout replenisher or as a super-quick dessert.

Prep: 5 min

Yields 2 - 4 servings

Ingredients

Berry Banana Shake
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla frozen yogurt (2 scoops)
2 frozen bananas
1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries
Chocolate Almond Shake
2 cups (500 mL) chocolate Milk
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate frozen yogurt (3 scoops)
1/2 cup (125 mL) ice cubes
1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted almonds
Creamsicle Shake
2 cups (500 mL) Milk
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla frozen yogurt (2 scoops)
1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
1/3 cup (80 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate undiluted

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Preparation

In blender, combine milk, frozen yogurt, frozen fruit or ice cubes and flavourings (as called for); purée until smooth.

Pour into tall glasses.

Tips

If you don't have frozen yogurt, freeze an equal amount of vanilla-flavoured yogurt in a plastic container, stirring occasionally, for about 4 hours or until firm. For the Chocolate Almond Shake, add 2 tbsp (30 mL) chocolate syrup with yogurt. For a smoother texture in the Chocolate Almond Shake, substitute 1/4 cup (50 mL) almond butter for the whole almonds.

Healthy Eating Tip: If you think you need 8 glasses of water a day ' think again! The water our body needs also comes from foods and other beverages. Milk, juice and water, even coffee and teas all count ' as do 'watery foods' like many fruits and veggies, yogurt and soup. These shakes provide hydration with the added bonus of vitamins, minerals and protein.

Prepare a Creamsicle Shake as Tropical Creamsicle, replacing ice cubes with 1 cup (250 mL) mixed frozen chopped tropical fruit.