Cookies & Crème Berry Banana Smoothies (for 2)

9 frozen strawberries

1 ¾ to 2 cups frozen blueberries

1 frozen banana cut in 2 or 3 pieces

1 ¾ to 2 cups cold apple juice

2 scoops Spiru-tein Cookies & Cream Protein Powder

On a large plate, microwave frozen strawberries for 1 minute.  Add blueberries and banana to the plate and microwave for about 20 seconds more.  In a large blender, pour apple juice.  To blender add half the still mostly frozen fruit.  Scoop the Spiru-tein on top of fruit in blender and then put the rest of the fruit on top of the Spiru-tein.  Using highest setting of the blender with top on start machine; remove top and stir the contents of the blender while it is running being careful not to stir so deeply that you touch the whirling blade; make sure you scrape all the powder off the sides of the blender while you are stirring.  When contents are thoroughly blended, pour smoothies into tall glasses and enjoy sipping with a big straw.  Note:  The more frozen the fruit the thicker and colder the smoothie will be.  If you like a thinner smoothie simply add more apple juice or thaw fruit longer.