My daughter Becca was home this summer and started most days with this delicious smoothie. PB Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a super grab-and-go breakfast option as it includes all food groups: dairy/protein/fruit/whole grains. Now with this recipe, you can enjoy a healthy breakfast, too! Becca’s PB Blueberry Banana Breakfast Smoothie (serves 2) 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup quick oats 1/2 large banana 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

When school’s out for the summer, my kids are so happy!! I remember that excitement when I was a kid. Summer meant lots of time playing outside and listening for the bell of the ice cream truck coming through the neighborhood. Do you remember Dreamsicles? The orange sherbet coating on vanilla ice cream bar? Well, try this healthy smoothie recipe and please let me know if I’ve named it appropriately! Dreamsicle Smoothie (makes 12 ounces) ©myplate2yours 1 cup vanilla low-

First, Cows… I had the privilege of participating in a Dairy Symposium sponsored by the Midwest Dairy Association. This symposium brought together both dietitians and dairy farmers from the Midwest. We had great conversations! From the care of their animals to the high standards they keep, I truly was blown away by the commitment the dairy farmers had for their work and for providing us with the fresh, wholesome milk and other dairy products we enjoy everyday. I really ne

Valentine’s Day is a day I love to celebrate. When my girls were little, we would have their friends over for crafts and everything pink. Of course, I would treat them to a pink smoothie. Here is a newer recipe my son John created for us made with simple ingredients: milk, yogurt and strawberries. What’s not to love about this pink smoothie? It’s rich in dairy which delivers nine essential vitamins and minerals in each glass, including calcium, potassium and vitamin D.

“YUMMY!!” That’s what my kids said with their first taste. This Chocolate Almond Frosty is a refreshing drink as a snack or dessert. And all of these ingredients I had on-hand which makes it super easy to prepare. Also, you can substitute peanut butter or even sunflower butter in place of the almond butter. You’d just have to change the name! What’s great about the Chocolate Almond (or Peanut or Sunflower) Frosty is that it’s another recipe featuring dairy. I recently wr

My kids have always enjoyed smoothies. More specifically, the ones with pretty colors: pink from strawberries, orange from mangoes or peaches, and purple from blueberries. Green has not been on the preferred list…. until now! This is a mildly sweet, green smoothie. The great advantage of finding a green smoothie you and your family enjoy is that greens eaten regularly can help improve our health. Green, leafy vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and unique phy

My kids have always enjoyed smoothies. More specifically, the ones with pretty colors: pink from strawberries, orange from mangoes or peaches, and purple from blueberries. Green has not been on the preferred list…. until now! This is a mildly sweet, green smoothie. The great advantage of finding a green smoothie you and your family enjoy is that greens eaten regularly can help improve our health. Green, leafy vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and unique phy