what about adding some good quality fiber and protien powder, that would at
least balance it... and the MIL uses rice cream which isn't bad you might
consider it for the base so like a shake as its very close to dairy ice
cream, Lee
"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> Angela loves smoothies. I bought 4 (and thankfully only 4) Yoplait frozen
> smoothie thingies. I think you just add milk and put them in the blender.
> I know they contain berries, perhaps bananas, probably yogurt and no doubt
> sugar. So not good.
>
> When I make them from scratch I use frozen strawberries, a banana, rice
> milk and a drizzle of honey. Or if making a dairy one I use real milk,
> plain or vanilla yogurt and again the honey. Again, not good.
>
> I need something lower in carbs and preferably without dairy because she
> can have it only twice a week.
>
> I am thinking I might be able to do a granita type of thing with frozen
> strawberries by just whizzing them up in the Magic Bullet although I
> haven't tried it yet. She might like that.
>
> But can anyone think of how I could do a lower carb smoothie?
>
> Thanks!
>