Valentine’s Day Smoothie

January 27, 2011

A sliced, heart-shaped strawberry makes for a beautiful presentation on this super healthy smoothie. What a perfect way to start Valentine’s Day. . . a serving of fruit, dairy, Omega-3 fatty acids, and of course, a little love!

Ingredients:

1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped banana
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon honey
2 fresh strawberries

Preparation:

Serves 2
Total Prep Time: 5 minutes

Put everything into the blender and puree until smooth. Core the fresh strawberries, slice them vertically, and fan them out on top of each smoothie.

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