Real Fruit Smoothies

 

This smoothie one of my most favorite!  It is so simple to make.  Best of all it uses real fruit, so it is good for you.
 
I usually make fruit smoothies for my boys when they get home from school because it's a fun and easy way for me to get them to eat a variety of fruits.

Cherry Vanilla Shake

1 c. cold milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. sugar
2- 6oz. pkgs. vanilla yogurt
1- 16 oz. pkg. frozen cherries
 
Thaw out the cherries a bit by letting them sit out for about 30 minutes.  If the fruit is too frozen the smoothie will be too thick for the blender to mix.
 
Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until it is smooth.  Replace the sugar with Splenda for fewer calories, if desired.
 
Serves 3 or 4