1. Combine yogurt, banana, Equal® and lemon juice in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Add half of frozen fruit. Blend until smooth. Repeat with remaining frozen fruit.
3. Serve immediately in tall glasses.

Calories 142
Protein 8g
Carbohydrate 24g
Fat 2g
Cholesterol 7mg
Sodium 90mg

Food Exchanges: 1 milk, 1 fruit

Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.

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

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

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.

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.

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, ½ Low-Fat Milk

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

1. Put first three ingredients into a blender. Add blueberries a few at a time and whirl after each addition until thick and creamy.

Calories 189
Carbohydrates 35g
Protein 12g
Fat 1g
Trace Saturated Fat
Cholesterol 5mg
Fiber 4g
Sodium 156mg
Potassium 553mg
Calcium 379mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 ½ fruit, 1 skim milk

To make it "frosty" use frozen blueberries.

1. Add all ingredients together. Pour into a chilled champagne or wine glass. Serve immediately.

Calories 38
Carbohydrate 10g
Trace Protein
Trace Fat
Trace Saturated Fat
Cholesterol 0mg
Trace Fiber
Sodium 22mg
Potassium 103mg
Calcium 9mg

Diabetic Exchanges: ½ fruit

1. Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat until very warm. Stir in hot coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Calories 34
Carbohydrate 5g
Protein 3g
Trace Fat
Trace Saturated Fat
Cholesterol 2mg
Trace Fiber
Sodium 49mg
Potassium 202mg
Calcium 116mg

Diabetic Exchanges: ½ skim milk

1. Pour boiling water over tea bags, steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags, let cool. Stir in cranberry juice. Serve over ice.

Calories 25
Carbohydrates 6g
Protein 0
Fat 0
Saturated fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Trace Fiber
Sodium 11mg
Potassium 115mg
Calcium 11mg

Diabetic Exchanges: ½ fruit

1. Mix together shortly before serving.

Calories 15
Carbohydrate 4g
Protein 0
Fat 0
Saturated Fat 0
Cholesterol 0mg
Fiber 0
Sodium 15mg
Potassium 19mg
Calcium 10mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 serving is free

1. Mix lime juice, water and Equal® Spoonful™; refrigerate until chilled.
2. Serve over ice in tall glasses; garnish with lime slice twists and mint.

Calories: 45
Saturated Fat: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber (trace amounts)
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 5mg

Food Exchange: 1 Fruit

Note: Limeade can be frozen in ice cube trays; the cubes can be used with the limeade so it will not be diluted. Also, the ice cubes can be processed in a blender or food processor to make a delicious lime slush.

Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.

1. Heat skim milk. Stir in cocoa and artificial sweetener.

Calories 101
Carbohydrate 14g
Protein 11g
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 4mg
Fiber 1g
Sodium 127mg
Potassium 462mg
Calcium 306mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 skim milk