North Pole Strawberry Smoothie

Ho, ho, ho! Fix this strawberry and yogurt smoothie as an extra-special treat after the excitement of opening presents from Santa. MORE + LESS -

package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries in syrup, partially thawed and undrained

1/4

cup water

cups vanilla frozen yogurt

tablespoons vanilla reduced-fat yogurt

strawberry-flavored or peppermint candy cane, about 6 inches long, finely crushed

Betty Crocker™ green decorating gel

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Place strawberries and water in blender. Cover and blend on medium-high speed until slushy. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Transfer to 2-cup measure.
2

Wash and dry blender. Place frozen yogurt and reduced-fat yogurt in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.
3

Place crushed candy cane on small plate. Pipe decorating gel around rim of two 12-ounce glasses. Dip rims into crushed candy.
4

Carefully pour yogurt mixture and strawberries at the same time into glasses, creating a half-and-half design. Serve with large drinking straws if desired.

Host a Santa’s Breakfast for the neighborhood kids! Enlist a Santa (the earlier the better) to join the kids for breakfast, and have a small wrapped gift at each place setting or in Santa’s sack to be distributed.
Add an extra festive touch by serving each smoothie with a small candy cane hooked over the edge of each glass.