Healthy Blackberry and Banana Smoothie

This is a recipe that I developed after discovering that my mother had some unused blackberries in the freezer. We think that it tastes delicious, and I hope you think so too! This recipe is an excellent way to squeeze in some calcium in the morning.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  ice cubes (about 1/4 of a cup)
• 1 1⁄4 cups frozen blackberries
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 1  medium banana, broken into about 1 inch chunks
• 1 -6  ounce  dannon light and fit  reduced-fat blackberry yogurt or 1 -6  ounce  other similar artifically sweetened yogurt
•  artificial sweetener, packets (optional)

Directions

1. Place ice cubes in bottom of blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Puree on high about 1 minute, or until all ingredients are incorporated together. Pour into two tall glasses. Serve immediately.