Fig Banana Smoothie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dried fig, stems removed, chopped
1 cup banana, slices (1-inch)
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 cups crushed ice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
mint leaf (optional)
berries (optional)

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a blender (not a food processor), and blend until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Strain liquid and pour into tall, chilled glasses.
Add garnish of mint leaf or berries if desired.
Serve immediately.