Healthy Indulgence
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 4:00AM 
Ben and Nick live for sweets, especially strawberry milkshakes, but there's a fine line between enjoying an occasional treat and overindulging. After years of worrying about too much sugar, we’ve found a healthier alternative with most of the sweetness the boys crave coming from summer strawberries.
Our goal was to find a healthy indulgence…a dessert that didn’t leave us feeling guilty. We tried many different types of homemade smoothies, but they just didn’t compare to soda fountain shakes. This simple shake is so delicious, they don’t even miss the real deal.
There’s also a bit of stealth health involved because strawberries rank fourth in antioxidant power among fellow fruits.
So moms and dads, start your blenders!
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Healthy Strawberry Milkshake
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 pint (2 cups) nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup nonfat milk
Combine all of the ingredients in the jar of a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Add a little extra milk or honey, as necessary, to achieve your desired consistency and sweetness.
Makes 4 small shakes
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