Homemade Smoothie Recipes

Strawberry Smoothie
1 pkg. frozen strawberries in syrup, partially thawed
4 cups of cold milk
2 cups vanilla or strawberry low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup strawberry flavored syrup

Combine the 2 cups of cold milk with the strawberries and blend until smooth and thick. Add strawberry syrup and yogurt by the spoonful until the smoothie reaches your family's preferred consistency. Blend on a low speed until mixed throroughly. You can stop and stir the mixture in the middle of the process to ensure there are no clumps of yogurt hiding at the bottom. Pour into a pitcher and then add the remaining 2 cups of milk and serve. 1 serving equals 1 cup. This recipe is for 8 servings, or four double servings. I usually double this recipe so there is some left for later.

Orange Smoothie
1 cup of fat-free vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and mix over a low speed until creamy and thoroughly combined. 1 serving equals 1 cup. This recipe makes 2 servings. Once again, I always double this so there is some left over for later.