Sweetheart Strawberry Smoothie

Last week I picked up some fresh strawberries on clearance at Ingles.  As soon as the girls saw the strawberries they wanted to know if I would make them a smoothie.  This past weekend while they were playing together I decided it was time to make they smoothie for them.  I came up with this recipe using ingredients we had on hand.

As an extra treat I put freshly cut strawberries around the smoothie on a plate.  I cut the stems off the strawberries in a “v” pattern making the strawberries look like little hearts.

Sweetheart Strawberry Smoothie:

• 5 Strawberries (fresh or frozen0
• 1/4 cup Raspberries
• 1/4 cup Cranberries
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Ice
• Extra Strawberries for garnish
• Cool Whip for garnish

The girls loved the fresh “heart” strawberries and their smoothies.  I super excited that they willingly ate some fresh cranberries and raspberries which were in their smoothies.   The more healthy fruits, vegetables, and nutritional goodies I get into the kiddos the better.  They love smoothie treats just as much as I do! 🙂

Strawberry Smoothie with Cool Whip and a Straw!  The girls LOVED it!