Recipe: Fast Fruit Shakes (using yogurt, blender)

FAST FRUIT SHAKES

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 medium peaches or nectarines, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 cup fresh strawberries (or 1 cup frozen unsweetened, partially thawed)
1 banana, sliced
1 tbsp wheat germ
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
4 ice cubes plus more, as needed

In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, peach or nectarine slices, strawberries, banana, wheat germ, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Add 4 ice cubes and blend until smooth and foamy, about 30 seconds. Add a few more ice cubes and blend until smooth.

Pour mixture into chilled glasses.

From: Donna-Gaylord, MI - 03-20-2000