Cran-Sicle Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen cranberries, plus one thinly sliced cranberry for garnish
• 3/4 cup ice cubes
• 1/3 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ

1. Put the frozen cranberries, ice cubes, yogurt, orange juice and maple syrup into a blender.
2. Blend on high until smooth, turning off the blender and pushing down on the ingredients with a spatula or wooden spoon as needed to help the blending process.
3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water if needed to adjust consistency.
4. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with the wheat germ.
5. Garnish with the sliced cranberry.
6. Stir well before serving.

frozen cranberries, vanilla yogurt, orange juice, maple syrup, toasted wheat germ

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cran-sicle-smoothie.html (may not work)