Banana-Raspberry Smoothie
This recipe, when compared to a full fat, full sugar version represents a 26% reduction in total calories, a 40% reduction in fat, a 25% reduction in total carbohydrates and a 37% reduction in sugars.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 large ripe banana, sliced
5 packets Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup reduced fat milk
1 1/4 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries
Cooking Directions:
- Place sliced banana on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.
- Combine all the ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
Makes 2 (8-ounce) servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Total Calories 140, Calories From Fat 15, Total Fat 1.5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Total Carbohydrate 30 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugars 20 g, Protein 4 g.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 fruit, 1 starch.
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.