There are several recipes for "smoothies" in this category, but this recipe makes it simple to use any fruit that strikes your fancy! And it's important for the flavor and texture of the drink that the chosen juice be well chilled.

2 cups strawberry-flavored juice blend or strawberry drink,chilled
(remember you can use any fruit-flavored juice or drink)
2 cups fresh or frozen, unsweetened strawberries (use same fruit
as fruit-flavored juice blend or drink)
1 8-ounce carton plain yogurt
2 to 4 tbsps. sugar or honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
toasted wheat germ with brown sugar or honey (optional)

• In blender container combine strawberry juice blend, strawberries, yogurt, sugar or honey, and vanilla.
• Cover and blend until nearly smooth (there should be small chunks of strawberry still visible).
• Divide among 4 glasses.
• Sprinkle with wheat germ, if desired. Makes 4 servings.