Fresh Strawberry Smoothies

 


Ingredients

  • 1
    pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries
  • 1
    cup milk
  • 2
    containers (6 oz each) strawberry low-fat yogurt

Steps

1  Place the strawberries in a strainer and rinse under cold running water. Gently pat dry with paper towels. Reserve 4 strawberries for the garnish. Cut out the hull, or "cap," from the remaining strawberries with the point of a paring knife.

2 In a blender or food processor, place the strawberries, milk and yogurt.

3 Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into glasses. Garnish each with a strawberry.

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