Tropical Runner

1 banana
1 8 ounce canned crushed pineapple in juice
1/2 cup pina colada, liquid mix
1/2 cup orange sherbet
2 cups ice
Cut the banana in half and slice two 3/4″ slices from the middle of the banana and set aside for garnish.Put the rest of the banana and the remaining ingredients into a blender in the order listed.  Blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds or until the drink is smooth and creamy.  Add the banana slices to the top of each drink as a garnish.
2  Servings

Gold Medalist Smoothie

8 ounces frozen strawberries, not in syrup – do not defrost
1 banana
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1/4 cup grenadine
1 cup ice
2 fresh strawberries, for garnish

Pour all ingredients, except for the garnish, in the order listed into a blender and blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds, or until all the ice is crushed and the drirnk is smooth.  Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry.

 2  Servings

Fruit Smoothies

2 -8 ounces yogurt, fat free – vanilla
2 bananas, small ripe, sliced, frozen
1 cup strawberries, sliced, frozen
1 cup berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, frozen

In a blender container, combine yogurt, bananas, and berries; cover and puree until nearly smooth.
Makes 4 servings.