STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMASH SMOOTHIE

3 cups unsweetened frozen strawberries
2/3 cup Splenda Granulated
1 1/4 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender (will fill blender, that's okay). Mix on low 10 seconds. Remove lid, stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.

Mix on medium speed for 15-20 seconds, remove lid and stir again.

Mix on high speed 15-20 seconds or until smooth. Pour into 5 glasses and serve immediately.

Note: I do not recommend smoothies for diabetics but people do request recipes. This has 14 grams of sugar per serving (1/5 of recipe). Yes, I know it is natural sugar, no sugar is added, but it is still sugar.

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MERINGUE FOR PIES

4 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

In a large mixer bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla; beat at high speed until foamy. Gradually add Splenda, one tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until Splenda is dissolved and meringue forms stiff peaks. Spread over cream pie filling and bake at 275 until lightly browned.

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