Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups frozen strawberries

Directions

1. 1

   Using a blender, mix the boiling water, sugar and lemon peel until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the cream cheese and vanilla and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the frozen strawberries and blend on high speed until slushy, about 30 seconds.