If you’ve ever bought a smoothie while you were out, you know how expensive they are. Invest in a sturdy glass blender (the kind where the steel blades don’t come out) and you’ll have better than smoothie shop quality smoothies. Not only will it pay for itself, but you’ll know how fresh the ingredients are and where you got them!

INGREDIENTS:

1 banana

1/2 cup of frozen or fresh red raspberries (or strawberries)

1/2 cup of frozen or fresh black raspberries (or blueberries)

1/2 cup of fat -free yogurt (plain or strawberry)

And if you used fresh fruit, you’ll need a 1/2 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS:

Blend the banana, ice, raspberries, and yogurt for about 60 seconds. Cut up a few raspberries, small enough to fit through a straw, and put a few pieces at the bottom of the cup. Now pour the smoothie in. Finish at the top with more pieces and enjoy.