If you’ve ever had a smoothie from Wendy’s you know that not only are they yummy but they are fattening and certainly not all that healthy. Here is a recipe that is a chocolate version of what you would get at Wendy’s – it’s just a little ‘healthier’.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup milk (2%)
4 teaspoons Nesquik drink mix (Chocolate)
2 cups of vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender.

On high, blend until smooth.

Note: This smoothie is meant to be thick!

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Here’s a great beat the heat summer time treat for the kids (and adults too!)

Ingredients:

2 cups cran-apple juice
1 1/2 cups of limeade
1/4 cup lime juice
2 scoops lime sherbet
1 cup ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender and blend on high until smooth.

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This is a great ‘dessert’ recipe. The healthy ingredients in this one outweigh the ice cream so it’s more of a healthy dessert recipe!

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen blackberries
2 cups ice cream (vanilla will do nicely)
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup 1% milk
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender and blend on high until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

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Banana splits are yummy but certainly not on the healthy side. So here’s a recipe for a banana split that you can drink. The great thing about this recipe is you still get the great taste of a banana split but it’s a healthier version.

Ingredients:

2 bananas
8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/4 cup of milk
1/2 cup of unsweetened strawberries (frozen or fresh)
2 tbs. honey
6 ice cubes
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional)

Optional Ingredients to Garnish With:

whipped topping
chocolate syrup
maraschino cherries

Directions:

In a Vita-Mix blender combine bananas, pineapple, milk, strawberries and honey. Blend until smooth, no lumps.

Slowly add ice and blend until slushy consistency is reached.

Pour into glasses and garnish with whipped topping, chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries (optional).

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Carmel apples can be a favorite treat for kids. So why not serve it up in a glass?

Ingredients:

1/4 cup carmel icecream topping
1/8 cup chocolate syrup
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 ice cubes

Directions:

In a Vita-Mix blender add the ice cream topping and syrup.

Now place the apples into the blender.

Add the milk.

Add the cinnamon.

Place the ice cubes on top.

Place lid on blender and blend until creamy.

*You can use different flavored syrups to experiment with the taste of this smoothie. Also you can use a tart apple if you want a little less sweet of a drink. Because of the natural juices in a tart apple it takes away some of the sweetness.

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This smoothie has no nutritional value so it’s not something you want to serve often. It’s definitely in the dessert category and one that you can use for a special treat on a special occasion. It’s sure to be a huge hit with the kids!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup marshmallow cream
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup milk
2 cups ice
2 graham crackers, crumbled

Directions:

In a Vita-Mix blender add the marshmallow cream and chocolate.

Pour the milk in.

Place the icecubes in the blender and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.

Place lid on blender and blend on high until smooth.

Note: You can make this an extra special treat simply by throwing a few colored mini marshmallows and miniature chocolate chips on top.

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This is something that you probably don’t want to serve on a regular basis. With the ice cream and grape soda pop it’s full of sugar and lacks nutrition. It’s great for a special occasion though.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup grape soda
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ice cubes

Directions:

Pour the grape soda into a Vita-Mix blender. Now add the ice cream and vanilla extract. Put the ice cubes on top, close lid and blend until smooth.

Note: If to thick add some milk a little at a time to reach the consistency you are looking for. You can also change this recipe by using different flavored sodas – root beer, orange, etc.

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This treat is one the kids will love. Even the big kids. It’s a bit on the sweet side so not something you want to serve very often. It’s great for a special occasion. The ingredients used make it taste just like an old fashioned malt with a little extra pizazz.

Ingredients:

1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons marshmallow topping
1 tablespoons malted milk powder
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

Directions:

1. Place the ice cream and milk into the blender.
2. Pulse a couple of times until ingredients are slightly blended.
3. Add the chocolate syrup, marshmallow topping and malted milk powder.
4. Using a rubber spatula, add the peanut butter.
5. Blend until just smooth.

Note: You can even add whip cream and a maraschino cherry to add some extra specialness to it.

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This is sure to be a hit with the kids!

Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate milk, very cold
1 banana, peeled and cut into pieces
2 TBSP creamy peanut butter
2 ice cubes, crushed

Directions:

Place the milk in your Vita-Mix blender.

Add the banana and peanut butter.

Carefully place the crushed ice into the blender.

Blend until desired consistency.

Serve immediately.

Note: If you would like to make a Reese cup smoothie simply leave out the banana! Kids will enjoy either variation.

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Here’s a smoothie recipe if you are looking for a dessert kind of treat with a bit of a coffee twist to it. If you are dieting you can still enjoy just use low fat ice cream and a sugar free topping.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup chocolate ice cream
2 TBSP chocolate ice cream topping
1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1/4 cup club soda

Directions:

In your Vita-Mix blender add the ice cream.

Add the topping and coffee.

Blend until mixture is smooth.

Remove the cover and add the club soda.

Stir with a rubber spatula just until the club soda is mixed in.

Serve immediately.

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