Banana Raspberry Smoothie Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 2 servings


This recipe, when compared to a full sugar version, has a 26 percent reduction in calories, a 25 percent reduction in carbohydrates and a 37 percent reduction in sugars. Adapted from the American Diabetes Association. ripe banana, Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, reduced fat milk, frozen unsweetened raspberries cvt

Ingredients
1 ripe banana, sliced
5 g (5 packets) Equal or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener (83289)
1/2 cup lowfat milk (1082)
1 1/4 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries (92341)
Directions
  1. Place sliced banana on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.

  2. Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Categories

Berries, Dairy, Fruits, Breakfast, American, No Cook, Puree, Quick, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 210.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
134
Calories from Fat
6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
0.7g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.4g
2%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
31mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
29.0g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4.6g
18%
Sugars
17.2g
Protein
3.9g
Vitamin A 6% • Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 9% • Iron 7%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • High in dietary fiber
  • Very high in vitamin C
    		•    Bad points
  • Very high in sugar
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