A quick and easy dose of fruits
Strawberry
Yogurt Shake
Ingredients:
½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
¾ cup plain low fat yogurt
1½ cups frozen, unsweetened strawberries
Directions:
Add ingredients, in order listed, to blender container. Puree at medium speed, until thick and smooth.
Source: www.cdc.gov/nutrition
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