Banana & Berry Smoothie

2 ripe bananas
200g (7oz) fresh or frozen mixed berries
3 tablespoons low-fat vanilla fromage frais or whipped yoghurt
2 cups milk

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for 2 minutes, or until fruit is blended and smoothie is thick and creamy.
Serves 2-3.

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Aritha V. said…

Thank you, its not hard to translate!

June 7, 2012 at 9:29 PM

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