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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Here’s one for the kids. The Sunny D and jello fruit jello cup make this a perfect ‘healthy’ kids treat.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup Sunny D
1 cup mix fruit in black cherry gel (fruit jello cup)
6 ice cubes

Directions:

In a Vita-Mix blender place berries, Sunny D and fruit jello cup. Blend until smooth.

Add ice cubes and blend on high until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

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This recipe will make you pucker up. It’s a little on the tart side but very yummy.

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen strawberries
2 cups lemonade
1 cup of fruit yogurt.
1/2 cup of ice
Lime slice (this can be used as a garnishment if you wish)

Directions:

Place strawberries, lemonade and fruit yogurt in Vita-Mix blender.

Mix ingredients together (blend on low).

Add ice cubes and blend on high until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

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This recipe is a great way to add some potassium to your diet with a twist of lime.

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 cup limeade
1 cup key lime yogurt
1/2 cup of banana yogurt
2 cups of ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix blender.

Blend on high until smooth, or desired consistency is reached.

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Because this recipe is sugar-free it makes a good ‘treat’ for the kids.

This recipe makes 4 servings (6 ounces each).

Ingredients:

8 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
2 ounces milk (skim)
3 packets sweetener
24 ounces frozen strawberries
8 ounces ice cubes

Directions:

Place yogurt, milk and sweetener in a Vita-Mix blender.

Turn the blender on and while running add berries a few at a time. (Make sure you have the lid on while the blender is running or you’ll have a big mess to clean up. You can add berries through the opening in the lid)

Blend above ingredients until smooth. Once smooth you can add the ice cubes one at a time. Make sure to add ice cubes one at a time through the opening in the lid and blend until a slushy consistency is reached.

Pour into glasses.

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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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If you woke up late and don’t have time to give the kids breakfast this is a great option. Heck even if you aren’t running behind this is still a great breakfast choice.

Ingredients:

2 cups low fat milk
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup instant oatmeal
1 TBSP creamy peanut butter

Directions:

In a Vita-Mix blender add the milk, apple and raisins. Now place the oats in the blender and put the peanut butter on top. Cover and blend well.

Because of what ingredients are used in this smoothie it tastes like an old fashion oatmeal cookie. If your kids do not like raisins you can leave that ingredient out.

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