Low Point Shakes and Smoothies

Subject: Low Point Shakes and Smoothies Fri 29 Dec 2006, 11:02 pm

Strawberry-Orange Yogurt Shake

Recipe By : Sue B in W/W Forum
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups strawberries
1 cup skim milk
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
8 ice cubes

In a blender puree the strawberries, milk, yogurt and orange juice. Add the ice and blend until the ice is coarsely chopped. Serve in chilled glasses.

Calories: 89.3
Fat grams: 0.6
Fiber grams: 1.8

W/W Points 1

Strawberry Banana Smoothie - 2 Points

Recipe By : Verna in W/W Forum
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 cup sliced bananas
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/3 cup strawberries -- fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons fruit pectin

1. Place all in a blender, cover & blend.

2. Pour into a large glass.

Calories: 134.5
Fat grams: 1.8
Fiber grams: 2.9

W/W Points: 2

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NOTES : The following nutritional information was provided with the recipe: 150 Calories/0.5 Fat Grams/5 Fiber Grams; W/W Points: 2.

Strawberry - Yogurt Cooler - 1 Point

Recipe By : Unknown posted by Trinity in 3FC Forum
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups strawberries
1 cup skim milk
12 ounces nonfat strawberry yogurt -- artifically sweetene

1. Reserve 4 strawberries.

2. Place remaining strawberries, the milk and yogurt in blender. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

3. Pour into 4 glasses. Garnish each with strawberry.

Calories: 86.8
Fat grams: 0.5
Fiber grams: 2.2

W/W Points: 1

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Serving Ideas : Makes 4 1-cup servings.

NOTES : Original recipe indicated ingredients as 1 cup milk and 2 6-ounce containers of strawberry yogurt and provided the following nutritional information: 70 calories/1 fat/0 dietary fiber.

Pineapple Smoothie - 2 Points

Recipe By : Verna in W/W Forum
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup cubed pineapple -- fresh or canned
1/4 cup pineapple-orange juice -- from frozen concen
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, nonfat
1/4 cup water
2 ice cubes

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, blend until smooth and frothy.

2. Pour into glasses.

Calories: 104.9
Fat grams: 0.2
Fiber grams: 0.9

W/W Points: 2

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NOTES : The following nutritional information was provided with the recipe: 130 Calories/0.4 Fat Grams/1 Fiber Gram; W/W Points: 2.

Golden Smoothies - 2 Points

Recipe By : Taste of Home Magazine October/November 1998
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups orange juice
8 ounces yogurt with fruit, nonfat -- peach flavor
5 1/2 ounces apricot nectar
1 teaspoon honey
orange slices -- optional
maraschino cherries -- optional

1. Place the first four ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.

2. Pour into glasses; garnish with oranges and cherries if desired.

Calories: 122.3
Fat grams: 0.3
Fiber grams: 0.4

W/W Points: 2

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Serving Ideas : Makes 4 3/4-cup servings.

NOTES : Serving Size (3/4 cup)
According to the magazine the following nutritional information is provided: 128 Calories/trace Fat Grams; W/W Points: 3; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Skim Milk/1 Fruit.

Double Berry Smoothie - 2 Points

Recipe By : Unknown posted by jodi in 3FC Forum
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts (Not Cakes/Cookies) Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pints strawberries
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup nonfat lemon yogurt
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt -- or reduced fat sour
1/3 cup sugar -- or less

1. Wash the berries. Spread fruit on waxed paper lined jelly roll pan. Freeze until firm about 1 1/2 pounds.

2. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until the consistency of ice cream.

Calories: 154.6
Fat grams: 0.6
Fiber grams: 3.6

W/W Points: 2

Orange Julius

Recipe By : Top Secret Recipes
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drinks, Non-Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Better'n'Eggs
1 cup ice cubes -- heaping

1. Combine all ingredients in blender container.

2. Blend until frothy.

Calories: 167.8
Fat grams: 0.3
Fiber grams: 0.3

W/W Points: 3

If you substitute 1/4 cup Spoonable Equal for the sugar the following nutritional information applys:

Calories: 71.1
Fat grams: 0.3
Fiber grams: 0.3

W/W Points: 1

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NOTES : Recipe originator indicated you could also use 1 egg white but the egg substitute works well to make the drink frothy. Additionally you can use 2 tablespoons ofFrothee (found in alot of liquour sections) to achieve the same results. I have not been able to find Frothee.

Spiced Apple Cooler - 1 Point

Recipe By :JoAnna M. Lund with Barbara Alpert
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 cup chopped ice
3 cups Diet Mountain Dew

"For fans of apple cider who can't wait until cider season, here's a tasty alternative that's sure to succeed with thirsty men everywhere."

1. In a blender container, combine apple juice, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Cover and blend on HIGH, 15 seconds. Add chopped ice. Cover and process on HIGH 30 seconds. Pour mixture into a large pitcher. Add Diet Mountain Dew. Mix well to combine. Serve over ice. Serves 6 (1 cup).

Serving size (1 cup)
According to the cookbook:
Per serving: 60 Cal, 0g Fat, 0g Pro, 15g Carb, 22mg Sod, 0g Fib
Healthy Exchanges: 1 Fruit
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit
Weight Watcher Points: 1

Source:
"Cooking Healthy with a Man in Mind cookbook, page 299"
Copyright:
"Healthy Exchanges, Inc. 1997; ISBN 0-399-14265-7"
Yield:
"6 cups"

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NOTES : Scanned & MC formatted (using MC-TagIt) by Pamela S. on 12/20/1999. Shared by Pamela S. on 1/5/2000 to the Weight Watchers Forum.
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