12.15.2011

Strawberry Smoothie

This is what we are going to have for Christmas!  Thanks Betty Crocker!


North Pole Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries in syrup, partially thawed and undrained
1/4 cup water
2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt
2 tablespoons vanilla reduced-fat yogurt
1 strawberry-flavored or peppermint candy cane, about 6 inches long, finely crushed
Green decorating gel
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place strawberries and water in blender. Cover and blend on medium-high speed until slushy. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Transfer to 2-cup measure.

2. Wash and dry blender. Place frozen yogurt and reduced-fat yogurt in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.

3. Place crushed candy cane on small plate. Pipe decorating gel around rim of two 12-ounce glasses. Dip rims into crushed candy.

4. Carefully pour yogurt mixture and strawberries at the same time into glasses, creating a half-and-half design. Serve with large drinking straws if desired.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

oooh that looks yummy

Anonymous said...

This sounds and looks awesome....can't wait to try it, thought I will wait it gets less cold out! Have a beautiful evening.

Shannon Olson said...

That smoothie looks really good, I think I will have to try that!
Thanks for sharing!
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