Strawberry Shake
(makes 1 serving)
1/3 cup (47 g) frozen low-fat, sugar-free vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup (40 g) crushed ice
1/4 cup (60 ml) skim milk
6 large fresh strawberries, stemmed and cut in half
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) vanilla extract
In a blender, combine the frozen yogurt, crushed ice,and milk, turning the machine off and on several times until blended, about 1 minute.
Add the strawberries and vanilla. Blend for another 30 seconds, until strawberries are finely chopped.
Pour into a tall glass and serve with 2 straws, if desired.
Per serving: 114 calories (4% calories from fat), 5 g protein, trace total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 23 g carbohydrate, 1 md cholesterol, 66 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit)