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Fruit smoothies

Almost anyone will enjoy this refreshing drink, especially on a hot day.

Ingredients

1 medium to large banana
1 cup orange juice
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
1/4 cup sugar substitute

 

Directions

  1. Peel and cut banana into large chunks.
  2. Place in resealable bag. Seal and freeze for at least 5 to 6 hours.
  3. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  4. Blend all ingredients until smooth.


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Nutrition information
Serving size: about 1 cup (402 grams)
Servings per recipe: 2
Calories: 276 (8 from fat)
Cholesterol: 2 milligrams
Fat: 1 gram  (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fats)
Protein: 9 grams
Sodium: 98 milligrams 
Total carbohydrate: 60 grams (3 fiber, 
11 sugars)
 

 

Source: Allina Medical Clinic, Diabetes Tips and Recipes, 2003; Diabetes eMagazine, spring/summer 2004

First published: 05/31/2004
Last updated: 08/17/2006

 

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