Smoothies and Milkshakes

Berry Banana Smoothie with a hint of the tropics – this is one of my favorite smoothies. I love berries for their powerful antioxidant powers, bananas and yogurt are a natural for a smoothie and the pineapple juice adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
3 cups blueberries
1 cup blackberries
1 banana
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Berries, peaches and banana provide you with a rainbow of healthy fruits filled with vitamins. Yogurt provides protein to make this smoothie a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.

Ingredients
1 cup strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup peaches (peeled, seeded)
1 banana
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup apple juice

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Yogurt, bananas and berries always make perfect smoothies. Adding apple juice and club soda give this tradition a special sweetness and a punch of fizz.

Ingredients
1 cup strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup banana
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup club soda
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

This is a classic combo and for a good reason it is backed with nutrients, especially calcium, vitamins A and C.

Ingredients
3 cups strawberries
1 banana
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup apple juice

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Calling all kids! This smoothie is a sweet treat that kids, and adults, cannot resist. It is a perfect mid-afternoon snack.

Ingredients
3 peaches (peeled, cored)
1 banana
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two

I love mango. Mixed with Banana and Orange this smoothie is one of my favorites. Mangoes are known to have many health benefits. In addition, in some parts of the world, mangoes are also though to be an aphrodisiac. Bottoms up!

Ingredients
1 cup mango, chunks
1 banana
2 oranges, pulp only (remove the membrane)
1/4 cold water
3 ice cubes

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Perhaps the most classic smoothie out there, but always a perfect breakfast substitute for my kids when all else fails.

Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries
2 frozen bananas
¼ cup orange juice

Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two

This dairy free smoothie is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, omega-3 fats, soy protein, and taste.
Ingredients
2 cups blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 banana
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup soy milk
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.