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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

MELONICIOUS SMOOTHIE

MELONICIOUS SMOOTHIE


Serves 4
One 5 A Day Serving

Ingredients
1/4 cantaloupe-peeled, seeded and cubed
1/4 honeydew melon - peeled, seeded and cubed
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons sugar *use substitute sugar here to lower the carb count. adjust nutritional values accordingly.

In a blender, combine cantaloupe, honeydew, lime juice and sugar.
Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Nutritional Analysis:
Calories 69,
Fat 0.2g,
Carbohydrates 18.2g,
Protein 0.8,
Cholesterol 0mg,
Fiber 1.2g,
Sodium 12mg.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE

Creamy Chocolate Smoothie


You're not dreaming! This delicious carb-conscious smoothie shake is a chocolate treat without the worry.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time 5 mins.

1/3 cup cold water
1/4 cup half & half
1 packet No Sugar Added Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor NESTLÉ CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST Complete Nutritional Drink *use your favorite flavored chocolate protein powder here. adjust nutritional values accordingly.
1 1/2 teaspoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1 packet no-calorie sweetener (optional)
1 cup ice cubes

PLACE water, half & half, Carnation Instant Breakfast, cocoa, sweetener and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 8 g

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM SMOOTHIE

Strawberries and Cream Smoothie


Try a twist on an old dessert favorite. With whipped cream, strawberries and Classic French Vanilla flavor, you can't help but surrender.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time 5 mins.

1/3 cup cold water
1/4 cup half & half
1 packet No Sugar Added Classic French Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST Complete Nutritional Drink
2 large fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 packet no-sugar sweetener (such as Splenda)
1/2 cup ice cubes

PLACE water, half & half, Carnation Instant Breakfast, strawberries, sweetener and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings per Recipe: 1

Amount per serving
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 7 g