Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie

Kzim4's Note:

This one's from a "Got Milk?" ad.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 6 cups nonfat chocolate milk
• 1 (3 1/4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix (4 serving size) or 1 (3 1/4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size)
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 8 peppermint stick candy (optional)

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine half of the chocolate milk and the pudding mix. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a pitcher; stir in remaining milk and peppermint extract. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. To serve, pour into glasses. Garnish each serving with a peppermint stick stirrer.