Beverages: Dairy-Based Drinks: Breakfast Smoothie

Brighten up your morning with this satisfying smoothie, with the natural sweetness of fruit and dairy!

Author: Recipe courtesy of 3-A-Day of Dairy, adapted by CalorieKing
Date: January 03, 2013

Serves: 2 person(s)
Yield: 2 x 10 oz servings

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

8 oz nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup skim milk
1 1/4 cup whole fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
1 fresh peach, peeled and sliced, or 3/4 cup frozen peach slices *
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (for garnish)
2 whole strawberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

Place yogurt, milk, strawberries, peach, and vanilla in a blender. Purée for 15 to 20 seconds.

Pour into two tall glasses. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon chopped nuts. Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry, if desired.

Variations:

* If you prefer a thicker smoothie, replace the peach with 1 small sliced banana (fresh or frozen).

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.