Strawberry Licuado

1 Cup cold whole milk (low fat or nonfat milk can be substituted)
1/2 Cup (4 or 5) ice cubes
1 1/2 Cups (about 8 ounces) stemmed fresh California strawberries
1 Tablespoon sugar (approximate)
2 Whole strawberries, for garnish

Strawberry-Banana Licuado/Strawberry Orange Licuado

Strawberry-Banana: substitute 1 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup (1 inch) banana chunks for 1 1/2 cups strawberries.

Strawberry-Orange: add 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate when adding strawberries.

Directions

Measure milk and ice into blender; blend 15 seconds. Add strawberries and about 1 tablespoon sugar (depending on sweetness of strawberries); blend 15 seconds or until smooth and frothy. Pour into two chilled 12-ounce glasses. Garnish glasses with whole strawberries. Serve immediately with straws. Makes 2 servings (about 12 ounces each)

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories 130, Calories from fat 40, Total Fat 4.5g/7%, Saturated Fat 2.5g/13%, Cholesterol 15mg/6%, Sodium 60mg/3%, Total Carbohydrate 20g/7%, Dietary Fiber 3g/10%, Sugars 17g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 110%, Calcium 15%, Iron 2%