Banana Strawberry Smoothie
1 ripe banana, peeled
6 strawberries, little green leaves and stalk removed
2 cups low fat milk
2 scoops low fat icecream or frozen yoghurt

Place all ingredients in a blender. Secure the lid firmly on and process until the mixture is thick and smooth. Drink with a thick shake straw and you’ll probably need a spoon as well. You can decorate your smoothie with pieces of fresh fruit and mint sprigs. Makes 2 big smoothies.

You can invent your own flavoured smoothies by adding different fruits — apricots and peaches are great, so are mixed berries, pawpaw and passionfruit, canned fruit in light syrup or fruit juice is also really good.