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Spiced Caramel-Banana Smoothies (Cooking for 2)
Recipe Tip
Don't Cut Calcium
Research shows that eating 3 servings of low-fat calcium-rich dairy foods like yogurt can play an important role in weight loss plans.
  3 ratings : 1 review

Spiced Caramel-Banana Smoothies (Cooking for 2)

Best Life Diet approved recipe! Spices and caramel-flavored yogurt add a new twist to the classic banana smoothie. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
makes:2 servings

1container (6 oz) Yoplait® Thick & Creamy lowfat crème caramel yogurt
1ripe medium banana, cut into chunks
1 1/4cups soymilk
1tablespoon caramel fat-free topping
1 1/2cups crushed ice
1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8teaspoon ground ginger
1/8teaspoon ground cloves
1.In blender or food processor, place ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.
2.Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 24g); Protein 8Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 30%; Iron 4Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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1 Review

 

Yummy
I really enjoyed making this smoothie. It is delicious and filling. My 9yrs old son loved it as well!!!
Posted at 9:59 AM on December 11 2007 by , Hillsborough NJ