Cherry-Berry Smoothie
Come summertime, we figure we should eat as many berries as we can. This creamy fruit shake is a great way to do just that.
kitchen gear
- Measuring cup
- Blender (adult needed)
- 2 glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries or strawberries, or a combination
- 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened cherries, pitted
- 2 dates, pitted
- 2 ice cubes
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the blender.
- Put the top on tightly. Turn on the blender to medium speed and blend until the mixture is smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Divide the smoothie equally between the glasses and serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Notes
DID YOU KNOW?
Dates are a great natural sweetener because they also add nutrients, including fiber and the minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Feel free to swap half a banana—another wholesome sweetener—for the dates, if you prefer.
“Pitted” means with the pits removed.