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How to Make Diabetic Beverages to Start the Day off Right

From Smoothies to Hot Chocolate these are recipes to help diabetics get their day to a healthy start.  These are good for everyone from the housewife to school kids to busy "out the door to work in a hurry" persons.  Options are a Fruit Smoothie made with Equal or a Mango Smoothie for a refreshing breakfast.  In the mood for something hot?  Try this Hot Chocolate recipe with options for Mint, Mocha, or just plain old hot chocolate made with Splenda. FRUIT SMOOTHIES MAKE WITH EQUAL 1 cup orange juice 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries 6 packets Equal Cut banana in chunks and seal in a zip-top plastic bag.  Freeze banana for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.  Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Yield:  This makes 2 servings. MANGO TOFU SMOOTHIE 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup chopped mango 4 oz tofu 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 1 tsp finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tsp flaxseed oil pinch of cardamom Combine the yogurt, mango, tofu, flaxseed, ginger, oil and cardamom in blender container.  Puree until smooth. Yield: 2 servings at 239 calories, 12 g protein, 30 g carbs,9 g fat, 3 g fiber, 282 mg calcium,1,830 mg omega-3s MINT, MOCHA OR JUST PLAIN OLD HOT CHOCOLATE 8 packets Splenda 3 tbsp cocoa (Dutch processed is recommended but not required) 2 cups low-fat milk In a small saucepan, mix together Splenda and cocoa.  Gradually add milk, whisking until blended.  Cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated.  Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.  Serve immediately. Variations:  For mint hot chocolate, add a drop of mint extract to the mixture before heating.  For mocha hot chocolate, add two teaspoons instant coffee granules to the mix before heating. Enjoy!


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