Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

Serves: 3
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
Strawberry layer:

• 1/2 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
• 2 packets no-calorie sweetener
• 10 large ice cubes

Pineapple layer:

• 1 (6-oz.) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt*
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple in juice, undrained and chilled
• 2 packets no-calorie sweetener
• 1/2 tsp. imitation coconut extract
• 10 large ice cubes

Directions:

1. For the strawberry layer, in a blender combine strawberries, sweetener, and 10 ice cubes; blend at high speed until smooth. (Add additional ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.) Pour into 3 glasses and freeze while preparing next layer.
2. For the pineapple layer, rinse out blender container. Add yogurt, pineapple, sweetener, coconut extract, and 10 ice cubes; blend at high speed until smooth. (Add additional ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.) Pour over strawberry layer and serve immediately.

recipe notes:   Makes 3 smoothies

* For a vegan smoothie, substitute a non-dairy plain yogurt for Greek yogurt.
disclaimer:     Note: For gluten-free recipes, carefully read product labels when selecting ingredients.

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* Recipe developed for Integrated Marketing Services Photography by Visual Cuisines