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.

I know when I make this smoothie I am setting my kids up for a great day. Berries, pineapples and yogurt are filled with some many healthy benefits that there is no need for a daily multi vitamin when they have this.

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup pineapple
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice

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

My daughter thinks this is the best. She loves raspberries and when mixed with pineapple you get a smoothie that is a bit sweet and a bit tart.
Ingredients
3 cups raspberries
1 cup pineapple
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup pineapple 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

Pineapple and lime sorbet with a dash of sparkle. Yummy….I am off to the Islands right now.

Ingredients
2 cups pineapple
1 cup lime sorbet
¼ cup mineral soda

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

The pineapple, banana and passion fruit give this amazing smoothie its tropical taste. For a refreshing change try using mango or guava.
Ingredients
2 cups pineapple
1 banana
2 passion fruit
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Pineapples are loaded with Bromelain, which is known to reduce inflammation. Blackberries are loaded with Polyphones, also an anti inflammatory powerhouse. Mix them together for a healthy smoothie that can start your day off right.
Ingredients
3 cups blackberries
1 cup pineapple
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Kids love raspberries, they are natures candy, but they will not eat the mushy ones – which are often the sweetest, I mix them with pineapple and yogurt to make a smoothie that makes me and them feel good.
Ingredients
2 cups pineapple
2 cups raspberries
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two