I have started putting my fruit all into the mixing container provided with the Oster hand held mixer. Its just one metal bar descending from the motor/handle part with a couple of uber sharp blades up underneath.
This evening I put two nonfat vanilla bean flavored yogurts in, two small scoops of orange sherbet, and a bit of orange juice.
It was the best smoothie I ever had, seriously. Now I've got blueberrys and blackberrys and cherries and strawberries and peaches, plus a ton of lowfat/nonfat yogurt, plus fruit juice for added flavor and sparkle. I am consuming twice as much fruit and probiotics as I was before we got the handheld mixing wand. It actually belongs to my son and his wife, but they are living with us and trying to save, so I get to play with all her new fangled kitchen gadgets. #win and win