Frozen Nectarine Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients

• 5 nectarines, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Combine nectarines, water and honey in saucepan; cook over medium-high heat until nectarines are soft. Remove from heat.

2. 2

   Puree in blender or food processor. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla and apple juice. Chill until cool. Whisk yogurt into nectarine mixture.

3. 3

   Pour into an 8 X 8-inch pan and freeze until crystals form around edges, about 45 minutes. Stir crystals into middle of pan and return to freezer.

4. 4

   When lightly frozen through, whip mixture until light in color. Spoon into storage container and freeze until firm. Let soften at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.