by Michelle Vodrazka

Serves 1-2

This healthy version of a strawberry milkshake will bring back memories of your childhood. Luckily, it has less than a quarter of the calories and none of the artificial flavours or colours found in traditional fast-food milkshakes, so you won't feel guilty drinking it.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 frozen, ripe banana, chopped
• 2/3 cup apple juice

Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender
in the order listed and blend until smooth.
2. Serve immediately.

Did you know?
A popular strawberry milkshake from a well known fast food chain, that shall remain nameless, has 720 calories and 104 grams of sugar (that's the equivalent of 26 teaspoons) not to mention a good dose of artifical colours, flavours and preservatives. Consider yourself informed!

With thanks to Michelle Vodrazka
Michelle is a Culinary Nutrition Expert, Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer whose passion is teaching people how they can transform their lives through nutrition and exercise. Michelle has written two cookbooks, Smart Snacking for Sports and Help Yourself to Seconds and is currently working on her third book.

Michelle lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her four children where she loves spending time exploring the outdoors and dreaming up new creations in her kitchen. She shares her knowledge of cooking, nutrition, and fitness on her website www.michellevodrazka.com.

Photo credit: Marianne Rothbauer