2003 Tropical Pineapple Smoothies

By boandozzy

1 cup equals 126 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Tropical Pineapple Smoothies in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p13

Ingredients

• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 6 ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, place the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 3 servings.