Diabetic Recipes | Banana Colada Smoothie

1 cup ice cubes
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 small ripe banana, sliced
3 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
½ cup reduced-fat coconut milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender in the order listed; process mixture until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories: 140
Calories from Fat: 50
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbs: 23g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 18g
Protein: 1g

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1 Fat

Additional comments:

Cook's Note: Look for unsweetened coconut milk in the Asian food section of your supermarket.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics.

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