Greek Yogurt Smoothies

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled & halved
  • ¾ cup blueberries, washed
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
  • 1 cup ice cubes*

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tsp flaxseed oil
  • 1 tbsp wheat germ
  • whole strawberries for garnish

Special Equipment

  • blender

How-to

  1. To the jar of a blender, add the juice first, followed by the fruit, yogurt, agave nectar or honey, then the ice
  2. Pulse a few times and then blend on high until the smoothie is creamy
  3. Taste and add more agave nectar or honey if needed
  4. Adding a small amount of flaxseed oil and/or wheat germ to boost the nutritive value of the smoothie. Pulse a few time to incorporate
  5. Pour into cups and garnish with strawberries

*If using frozen fruit, you can reduce or eliminate the ice