Fruit Smoothies.

This fruit and yogurt smoothie is a wonderful way to start your day or simply serve as a healthy treat anytime. Be creative when making a smoothie, the combination of fruit flavors is limited only to your imagination.

Another delicious recipe from our Family-Favorite Recipes Collection.

Fruit Smoothies

1 cup (8-ounces) plain lowfat yogurt, or any flavor as desired
1 cup 2% milk or any flavored fruit juice
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup whole strawberries, or your choice of fruit, cut-up as needed (fresh or frozen)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 to 10 ice cubes (see Cook's Note)

Place all ingredients, except the ice cubes, into container of electric blender and blend on high until smooth.
With blender running, add 2 to 3 ice cubes at a time through the center opening in the lid until all ice cubes have been added. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Cook's Note: If you freeze the fruit and yogurt ahead of time, there is no need to use ice to "thicken" the smoothie. Keep individual servings of yogurt in the freezer just for this purpose. And...don't forget to freeze those bananas when past their prime for use in smoothies, too!

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe) when plain lowfat yogurt, 2% milk and strawberries are used: 285.8 calories; 22% calories from fat; 7.1g total fat; 26.9mg cholesterol; 188.5mg sodium; 1007.8mg potassium; 41.2g carbohydrates; 3.2g fiber; 32.8g sugar; 38.0g net carbs; 15.7g protein.