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Scrumptious Smoothies

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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A quick and nutritious way to start the day or for an afternoon pick-me-up. Whatever the flavour combination, cold milk and tangy yogurt make these smoothies truly scrumptious.

  • Course Beverages & Snacks
  • Prep. Time 5 mins
  • Yields 3 to 4 servings per variation

Preparation

What You Need


Zesty Banana Orange Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) milk
2 frozen very ripe bananas
1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid honey
1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) grated orange rind
1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt

Icy Mocha Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) Chocolate milk
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) ice cubes
1 tbsp (15 ml) instant coffee or
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold strong coffee
1 tbsp (15 ml) chocolate syrup or
sugar
1 cup (250 ml) vanilla yogurt

Tropical Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chopped peeled mango or
peaches
1 frozen very ripe banana
2 tbsp (30 ml) sweentened shredded coconut
1 cup (250 ml) vanilla yogurt

Instructions

In blender, combine milk, fresh and frozen fruit or ice cubes, flavourings (as called for); purée until smooth. Add yogurt and pulse just until blended. Sweetend to taste as desired.

Pour into tall glasses. Serve immediately.


Tips

For the Adventurous:
Prepare Zesty Banana Orange Smoothie as Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Chocolate milk and 2 tbsp (30 mL) chocolate syrup in place of honey and omit orange rind.

Prepare Icy Mocha Smoothie with 2 tbsp (30 mL) coffee-flavoured liqueur in place of instant coffee.

Prepare Tropical Smoothie by adding 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped peeled papaya and/or 1/4 cup (60 mL) dark or coconut-flavoured rum.

Healthy Eating Tip:
Every bit helps! Many Canadians fall short in the Vegetables & Fruit and Milk products food groups. These tasty beverages are a great way to help kids and adults add some fruit and milk to their day.

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