Banana-Pineapple Breakfast Shake

Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 ripe medium banana 8 packets sugar substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup ice cubes Fresh pineapple slices (optional) Preparation: 1. Place all ingredients in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into 4 serving glasses. Garnish with pineapple slices. Tip: This recipe is perfect for a party or another special occasion. Just double the ingredient amounts, so you'll have enough for everyone to enjoy! Nutritional Information: Serving Size: 1 cup Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 27 g Cholesterol 2 mg Saturated Fat <1>

Sooooooooo Good On a Hot Day

Banana Split Shakes Yield: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 small (6-inch) ripe banana 1/4 cup skim milk 5 maraschino cherries, drained 1 tablespoon light chocolate syrup 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract 4 cups low-fat chocolate frozen yogurt

Preparation: 1. Combine banana, milk, cherries, chocolate syrup and coconut extract in blender. Cover; blend on HIGH speed until smooth. 2. Add yogurt 1 cup at a time. Cover and pulse on HIGH speed after each addition until smooth and thick. Pour into 4 glasses. Garnish with additional maraschino cherries, if desired. Tip: For a low-fat shake, chop 3 large, peeled bananas. Place in resealable plastic bag and freeze until solid. (This is a great use for over-ripe bananas). Blend with milk, cherries, chocolate syrup and coconut extract. It will not be as thick and frosty, but will be lower in calories and fat.

Orange Smoothie

Yield: Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream or fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt 3/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Soy Milk Smoothie Makes 4 servings 28% calorie reduction from traditional recipe Ingredients 3 cups plain or vanilla soy milk 1 banana, peeled and frozen (see Tip) 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 1/3 cup Splenda* *May substitute 8 packets sweetener. • Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Tip Peel and cut banana into large chunks. Place in plastic freezer bag, seal and freeze at least 5 to 6 hours or overnight. sweetener Nutrients per Serving Calories 147 Calories from Fat 24 % Total Fat 3 g Saturated Fat <1>

Healthy Berry Protein Shake

I made this drink for my breakfast this morning, it is simply delicious, and so nourishing too, make it in your blender, I made enough for just a 12 oz glass, but you can add more ingredients to make a larger recipe.

handful of blueberries

several strawberries

1/2 cup dry oatmeal

8 oz skim milk

1 to 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder

if you have it, if not use an egg.

Blend on high for about 1 minute,

pour in a tall glass and drink, so good,

I love these drinks and so many varieties too