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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

Freeze Time: at least 2 hours

Note: This recipe is best prepared the night before the hike.

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
Nutrition Facts:

Calories:
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Sugars

350
2g
1g
10mg
73g
7g
64g


Protein
Sodium
Vitamin A
Calcium
Vitamin C
Iron


13g
170mg
25%
35%
40%
8%

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.

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