Trio of Fruit Smoothies

Name: Trio of Fruit Smoothies
Yield: 2 - 3 servings
Ingredients: Very Berry Smoothie; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen strawberries; 3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen raspberries; 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt; Banana Split Smoothie; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate Milk; 1 large frozen banana; 1 cup (250 mL) frozen strawberries; Blueberry Peach Smoothie; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 2 cups (500 mL) frozen sliced peaches; 3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen blueberries; 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar; 2/3 cup (160 mL) peach yogurt

Our dietitians' favourite

This recipe is taken from the 2001 Milk Calendar. These drinks are made with frozen fruit and fresh, cold milk so you can enjoy the taste of summer goodness any time of the year.

Prep: 5 min

Yields 2 - 3 servings

Ingredients

Very Berry Smoothie
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen strawberries
3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen raspberries
1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt
Banana Split Smoothie
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate Milk
1 large frozen banana
1 cup (250 mL) frozen strawberries
Blueberry Peach Smoothie
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
2 cups (500 mL) frozen sliced peaches
3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen blueberries
1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar
2/3 cup (160 mL) peach yogurt

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Preparation

For each variation: In blender or food processor, purée together milk, frozen fruit and sugar (if called for) until smooth. Add yogurt (if called for); blend well.

Pour into tall glasses. Serve immediately.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Prepare Blueberry Peach Smoothie and add red or white wine to taste when adding yogurt.

Healthy Eating Tip: Choc'full of goodness- Chocolate milk is just as nutritious as white milk, providing energy plus 15 essential nutrients. Chocolate milk contains no more sugar than an equal amount of unsweetened orange juice.