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Fruit Shake 2 (with milk and yogurt)

A delicious homemade fruit-flavored shake for breakfast, snack or on-the-go!
Kid friendly
Creamy fruit smoothie in a footed glass.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cups fruit (any type)
2 cups nonfat or 1% milk
6 ounces low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt
1 cup 100% orange juice or other 100% fruit juice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh fruits under running water before preparing.
  3. Cut fruit into small pieces and place in blender.
  4. Add remaining ingredients.
  5. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Frozen fruit will make your shake thick and icy.
  • This recipe works with plant-based milk and yogurt, but the amount of protein and other nutrients may be different.

Comments

Yum, I used this recipe to make today's breakfast smoothie. I used frozen banana for the fruit and plain Greek yogurt rather than vanilla. Reminded me of an orange-cicle. Thanks!

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