This is a great smoothie to have on a nice warm day because of the frozen fruits.  It's the middle of winter where I'm at but regardless of that this is still a wonderful smoothie!

1 frozen peach
10 frozen blueberries
1 (6 oz) container frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 TBSP pecans, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Place the peach and blueberries into a Vita-Mix blender.

Now add the yogurt and pulse a couple of times.

Add the milk, pecans and vanilla.

Sprinkle in the salt.

Blend until just smooth or desired consistency.

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You can make this recipe without the protein powder and flax seed oil if you wish. Those two ingredients make it healthier.   

1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 apricot, chopped
4 strawberries, trimmed and chopped
1 banana, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 TBSP powdered skim milk
1 TBSP protein powder
1 tsp. flax oil seed

Add all the fruit ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender.

Blend slightly just to combine the fruit.

Add water, powdered protein, powdered milk and flax oil seed.

Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately. 

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This is another great smoothie recipe for the kids. Anytime chocolate is involved kids come running. But the great thing about this recipe is that there isn't much chocolate in it and there are lots of good things in it. 

1 frozen banana, peeled
6 oz. frozen light fat-free vanilla yogurt (if you prefer you can use cherry flavored yogurt)
2 tablespoons Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
4 oz. non-fat milk

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smooth.

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If you like dates this one is for you.

8 oz. nonfat milk
8 oz. vanilla lowfat frozen yogurt
3 dates, pitted and chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. 

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5 oz. oat milk (or use soy milk)
8 oz. pineapple juice
5 oz. apple juice concentrate
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
6 large frozen strawberries
10 ice cubes

Makes three 12 oz. servings.

Place all ingredients in your Vita-Mix blender and blend well.

During blending process you may add 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil and 2 tablspoons wheat germ if desired.

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3 to 4 tablespoons instant coffee powder
8 oz. milk (nonfat okay)
8 oz. vanilla frozen yogurt
8 oz. frozen bananas

Place all liquid ingredients into Vita-Mix blender first. (Yogurt is a liquid ingredient).

Add bananas.

Place cover on blender and blend until smooth.

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Here is a quick and easy recipe that your kids might like.

    6 oz. low-fat milk
    1 1/2 tablespoons frozen grape juice concentrate
    2 oz. vanilla yogurt

Place ingredients in a container with an air tight lid that won't spill when you shake it. Shake until all ingredients are well blended.

Pour into a tall glass.

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    8 oz. carton plain nonfat yogurt  
    2 oz. skim milk
    3 packets sweetener
    24 oz. frozen strawberries
    8 oz. ice cubes

This recipe makes 4-6oz servings

In a Vita-Mix blender combine yogurt, milk, and sweetener. With the Vita-Mix blender running, add berries a few at a time through opening in lid. Blend until smooth.

Add ice cubes one at a time through opening in lid, blending until slushy.

Pour into glasses.

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If you are looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth give this recipe a try. 

    4 scoops peppermint ice cream
    12 oz. milk
    2 drops peppermint extract
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    4 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate syrup

Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender.  Blen until no white shows. Serve immedietly.

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    8 oz. milk
    1 packet instant oatmeal, regular flavor
    1 whole banana, cut in chunks
    8 oz. orange juice

Add all ingredients to your Vita-Mix blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.

Pour into 2-8 oz glasses.

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