Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut Milk

Ah, the feeling of 60 degree weather in March is delightful.  I’m not a usual weather follower so the beauty of today took me by surprise.  I did get out for a great walk with our little Oreo and one of my walking friends and her little Cocoa.  Cocoa is a male toy poodle and Oreo is a male peke-poo and are they tough when they come up against the big dogs on the walking trails!

This afternoon, after sitting for 20 minutes soaking up the sun, it felt like a day for a nice cool smoothie.  I used frozen strawberries and a banana, some coconut milk (which you can replace with any of your favorite milks), whole fat plain yogurt, and blended all with a little vanilla.  It’s tasty and refreshing.  If you like a sweeter smoothie just add a teaspoon or so of raw honey or maple syrup.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut Milk

• 1 cup frozen strawberries (or your favorite frozen fruit)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or your favorite milk…almond, cow’s, goat’s)
• 1/2 cup whole fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Option: 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Serves 2.

Source:  Jackie Mack, Lingonberry Lane.