Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie by Jodie Fitz
3 cups PICS fresh frozen strawberries
1 ½ cups PICS low fat milk
1 tablespoon PICS unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon PICS vanilla extract
2 tablespoons PICS honey
Add the fresh frozen strawberries, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and honey into the blender. Blend well; until everything is thick and creamy like a milkshake.
NOTE: Make sure the 1-tablespoon of cocoa powder is a level measurement.
Dairy Allergies? Swap the low fat milk with your favorite dairy free milk alternative; rice milk, almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, etc.
Fun Facts:
• A strawberry can have up to 200 seeds on it!
• Strawberries are a source of vitamin C.
• Cocoa powder has been dated back before the Mayans; an ancient civilization.
Cooking with Kids! Every recipe has lessons, small and big, that encourage life and cooking skills. Here are a few to focus on:
• Measuring ingredients
• Level ingredient measurement
• Blending
• Blender safety
• Pouring
• Following directions