Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time:

Freeze Time: at least 2 hours

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 2 cups unsweetened frozen cherries
• 2 cups frozen raspberries
• 2 cups frozen low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice

Equipment:

• Blender
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Spill-proof, plastic cups
  

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend in blender until mixture is smooth.
3. Pour into a sealable plastic container and freeze at least two hours or overnight.
   

To Serve:

Take your smoothie out of the freezer before going hiking. It should be the perfect consistency and a refreshing temperature on the trail. Pack the smoothie with a frozen water bottle or ice pack in an insulated container to keep it cold on the trail.

Fun Fact: There are about 7,000 tart cherries on an average tree; that’s enough cherries for about 28 pies.