Tropical Ensure Smoothie

I was in the mood for something tropical but nutritious one day and had one can of Ensure on hand. Having tried ice cream shakes made with chocolate Ensure, I gave it a try. It's yummy and easily modified!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 6-8 oz glasses

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can  vanilla ensure (I use banana ensure)
• 1  cup  ice
• 1  cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup strawberry (sliced)
• 1  banana (sliced)
• 1⁄2 cup coconut (finely shredded works best)
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple
• 4  ounces  whipped cream (optional)
• 2 -4  maraschino cherries (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Put the ice in the blender.
2. Add fruit, yogurt, and Ensure.
3. Blend.
4. Top with Whipped Cream, cherries and nuts (optional).
5. Enjoy!
6. **Refreezing the blended mixture for 2-4 hours makes a nice "ice cream" as well. Top with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cherries and nuts for a banana split sundae.
7. **Add a shot of espresso to the smoothie for a Starbuck's Vivanno-like treat.