Mango Yogurt Smoothie

4 to 7 ice cubes
1 cup (8 ounces) plain fat-free yogurt
3/4 cup mango slices in extra light syrup,* drained
1 teaspoon sugar substitute (optional)
Mango slices for garnish (optional)

1. Place ice in bottom of blender. Add yogurt, mango and sugar substitute, if desired. Blend ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with mango slices, if desired.
3. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 serving.

*Mango slices can be found in jars in your grocery store's produce section.

Nutritional Facts per serving: Calories 180; Total Fat 0 g; Saturated Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 140 mg; Calcium 30% Daily Value; Protein 11 g (10 grams from dairy); Carbohydrates 40 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of 3-A-Day of Dairy.

Fruity Smoothie

1 large DOLE Banana peeled
1 (8-ounce) can DOLE Pineapple Chunks, drained
1 cup DOLE Fresh or Fresh Frozen Strawberries partially thawed
1 cup nonfat strawberry yogurt
2 tablespoons soy or whey protein powder

1. Slice banana into blender or food processor. Add pineapple, strawberries, yogurt, and protein powder.
2. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Variations: Replace 1 cup strawberries and nonfat strawberry yogurt with:

Peach: 1 cup DOLE Fresh Frozen Sliced Peaches and nonfat peach yogurt

Raspberry: 1 cup DOLE Fresh or Fresh Frozen Raspberries and nonfat mixed-berry yogurt

Blueberry: 1 cup DOLE Fresh Frozen Blueberries and nonfat blueberry yogurt

Mixed Berry: 1 cup DOLE Fresh Frozen Mixed Berries and nonfat mixed-berry yogurt
Makes 3 servings.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 172 calories, 1g fat (0g sat.), 4mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 29g sugars), 5g protein, 1% vitamin A, 23% vitamin C, 10% calcium, 4% iron, 9% potassium, 3% folate

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Dole Nutrition Institute.

Pomegranate Berry Smoothies

2 cups Ocean Spray® Cran·Pomegranate™ Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Drink

1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries

1 cup strawberry sorbet

1. Combine cranberry pomegranate juice drink and raspberries in large blender. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds or until smooth and slushy. Add sorbet. Blend on medium speed for 5 seconds or until mixed.

Makes 2 servings.

Italian Orange Cream

2 cups ice cubes
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup Italian Sweet Crème Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer

1. Place ice, orange juice and Coffee-mate in blender; cover. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories: 200 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 160 mg Carbohydrates: 33 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 30 g Protein: 1 g

Banana Strawberry Shake

1 large ripe banana, sliced
5 packets SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup reduced fat milk
1 1/4 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries

1. Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve.

Makes 2 servings.
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 5 Minutes
Note: Add additional SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, if desired.
Nutrition Info Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories 150 | Calories from Fat 15 | Fat 1.5g (sat 1.0g) | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 35mg | Carbohydrates 34g | Fiber 5g | Sugars 27g | Protein 3g
Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.

  

Banana Raspberry Smoothie

The great summer flavors of raspberries can be enjoyed year 'round with frozen berries in a refreshing smoothie.

1 large sliced ripe banana
1 1/4 cups unsweetened frozen raspberries
5 packets SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk

1. Place banana in freezer for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.
2. Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories: Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 10; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 35mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 19g; Protein: 4g
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Low-Fat Milk.
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.
 

'Banana's Foster' Smoothie

Take the flavors of a classic Bananas Foster and blend them up in this satisfying caramel and banana smoothie. This quick and easy drink is perfect for breakfast or a quick afternoon pick-me-up.

2 packets SPLENDA® Flavors for Coffee, Caramel
3/4 cup reduced fat milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon banana extract
1 (2 inch) slice of banana

1. Mix all ingredients, except banana, in a microwaveable bowl or cup. Heat in microwave 50 to 60 seconds or until hot. Pour into a blender and add banana. Cover tightly and blend 15 to 20 seconds or until banana is pureed. Pour into serving glass and serve immediately.

Makes 1 serving.
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 5 Minutes
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 35 | Fat 4.0g (sat 2.5g) | Cholesterol 15mg | Sodium 90mg | Carbohydrates 24g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 19g | Protein 7g
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.