Recipe for cooking Fruit Smoothies with Variations

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Fruit Smoothies with Variations

Servings: 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed
    milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 (8 ounce) carton plain yogurt
1 sm. banana, cut up
1 c. frozen or fresh whole strawberries
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple packed
    with juice, chilled
2 Tbsp. lemon juice from concentrate
1 c. ice cubes
Halved fresh strawberries, optional

Chill sweetened condensed milk.

In blender container, combine sweetened condensed milk, yogurt, banana, whole strawberries, pineapple with its juice and lemon juice from concentrate; cover and blend until smooth.

With blender running, gradually add ice cubes, blending until smooth.

Garnish with halved strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Smoothies
Omit banana and crushed pineapple. Proceed as directed.

Peach Smoothies
Omit strawberries and pineapple. Add 2 c. frozen or fresh sliced peaches. Proceed as directed.

Key Lime Smoothies
Omit strawberries, pineapple and lemon juice from concentrate. Add 1/3 c. Key lime juice. Proceed as above. Tint with green food coloring if desired. Garnish with lime if desired.