Peppermint-Chocolate Smoothie

A low-fat, peppermint and chocolate flavored smoothie with a festive peppermint stick stirrer.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 cups chocolate fat free skim milk
1 (4-serving-size) package instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix (regular or sugar-free)
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Peppermint sticks

Cooking Directions:

1. In a blender container combine half of the chocolate fat free skim milk and the pudding mix. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher; stir in remaining chocolate fat free skim milk and peppermint extract. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. To serve, stir mixture; pour into glasses. Garnish each serving with a peppermint stick stirrer.

Makes 8 (6-ounce) servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Dairy Council.