STRAWBERRY CLOUD SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is super creamy, fruity, and refreshing with just three ingredients. It is almost too pretty to drink. Coconut-flavored yogurt does double duty by adding flavor to the smoothie and giving the glass a gorgeous wispy cloud look. This recipe makes two smoothies.
Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries (about 10 ounces): Start with frozen strawberries so that the smoothie is chilled without adding ice. Use good quality frozen strawberries for the best flavor, and if the strawberries are large, cut them in half before adding to the blender.
1/2 cup coconut-flavored yogurt, divided: Coconut-flavored yogurt adds extra creaminess and a subtle tropical flavor. Swirl a few tablespoons against the side of the glasses to give this cloudlike smoothie its signature look.
1 3/4 cups unsweetened dairy or nondairy milk: Use any type of dairy or nondairy milk that you like in this recipe, preferably unsweetened to let the fruit flavors stand out.
Instructions
1. Place 1 3/4 cups of unsweetened milk, 1/4 cup of the coconut-flavored yogurt, and two cups of frozen strawberries in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth and creamy, for about one minute.
2. Spoon the remaining 1/4 cup coconut-flavored yogurt down the sides of two tall glasses (2 tablespoons per glass). Divide the smoothie evenly between the glasses. Serve with straws.
Note: This smoothie is best served immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to one hour.
Recipe by Patty Catalano, a contributor to TheKitchen.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking, and submitted by Betty Ingerson If you have a favorite recipe you would like to share, please submit it to bslnewspaper@ yahoo.com
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