thanks !! And if it tastes good...that would be a plus ++++ : )
cheers Megan

"DidiWinYet" > wrote in message
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> thanks !! And if it tastes good...that would be a plus ++++ : )
> cheers Megan

Smoothies are very easy to make, but not necessarily diabetic friendly.
Start with a very ripe banana, some frozen berries, a bit of yogurt and if
you want, some whey powder. Whip that all up in the blender. Add milk if
it is not thin enough for you, and add sweetener to taste. I used to use
honey when I made them.

"DidiWinYet" > wrote in message
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> thanks !! And if it tastes good...that would be a plus ++++ : )
> cheers Megan

Ok, my smoothies may be a little odd... I use powdered brewer's yeast as it
is a good source of vitamin B's. I use yoghurt as my "milk" because it is
kinder to my bg's than milk. I blend the yoghurt, brewer's yeast with
Splenda and strawberries. If I am muscle building I use protein powder and
water instead of yoghurt, same fruit and brewer's yeast. No Splenda because
I use vanilla flavoured protein powder andit is artificially sweetened.

On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:21:31 -0700, DidiWinYet >
wrote:

>thanks !! And if it tastes good...that would be a plus ++++ : )

Dana Carpender has a whole book on low-carb smoothies...

I use a base of protein powder and cream when I make them - which
isn't often, I must admit! To this I might add fruit (fresh or
frozen), or maybe coffee powder and cocoa. The DaVinci syrups make
great flavour changes.

My kids sometimes like one for breakfast - then I use a banana as
well, and less protein powder.

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.5% BMI 25

I buy an unsweetened, unflavored milk-based protein powder for maximum
versatility. Here's my favorite shake recipes:

Mocha shake - Blend 12 oz cold coffee, 1 oz heavy cream, 2 scoops
protein powder, 1 TB cocoa, 2 packets Equal, couple ice cubes. 5 grams
carb

Strawberry shake - Blend 1 cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries, 1 oz
heavy cream, 12 oz cold water, 2 scoops protein powder (no ice or
sweetener needed due to the strawberries). 11 grams carb.

Pudding shake - 1 oz cream, 12 oz water, 1 scoop protein powder and
1/4 pack of sugar-free instant pudding (butterscotch flavor is my
favorite). 8 grams carb

You can also doctor up protein powder with any of the many DaVinci
sugar-free syrups. My favorites are the Kahlua, Strawberry and
Raspberry flavors (which I also use to flavor ricotta and yogurt).