Delicious Shamrock Smoothie Recipe | Easy St. Patrick's Day Treat

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon sugar 2 candy spearmint leaves 2 thin round chocolate mints or chocolate sandwich cookies 1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup ice cubes 3/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon orange extract 2 or 3 drops green food coloring

PREPARATION:

1. Place small sheet of waxed paper on work surface; sprinkle with sugar. Place spearmint leaves on waxed paper; top with second sheet of waxed paper. Roll out leaves to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 2 (1-1/4X1-inch) shamrock shapes using small knife or scissors. Press 1 shamrock onto each mint; set aside.
2. Place banana, ice cubes, apple juice, yogurt, extracts and food coloring in blender or food processor; blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into glasses. Garnish with mints.

Note For the adults, add 1/4 cup rum to the banana mixture before blending, if desired. This recipe appears in: Spring