APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE

1 cup sugar-free vanilla frozen yogurt

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Dash ground nutmeg

2 ice cubes

Extra ground cinnamon for garnish, optional

Cinnamon stick for stirring, optional

Place all ingredients in a blender container and process until creamy and smooth.

Yield: 2 servings

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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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BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

This Blueberry Smoothie is recommended for diabetics who are trying to lose belly fat!

1 cup fat-free milk*
6-oz nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp flaxseed oil

Put the milk, yogurt, and frozen blueberries into a blender container. Blend for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into a glass and stir in the flax seed oil.

Note: *Soy milk may be substituted for the fat-free milk.

ORANGE-STRAWBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE

Being diabetic does not mean we have to give up everything good. In fact, we diabetics can also enjoy a breakfast smoothie or a refreshing smoothie midday. This recipe is tasty, easy to make, and will fit into your diabetic diet when used as a meal substitute or a snack but not as a beverage with a meal! Orange Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie is a great way to start your day.

1 tub Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange Flavor sugar-free drink mix
1 cup cold water
1 cup chopped no-sugar-added frozen strawberries
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp fat-free sour cream

Add the drink mix to the water; stir until the mix is dissolved. Remove 2 tablespoons of the prepared mix and put in a blender container. Reserve the remaining drink mix.

Add the strawberries, milk, and sour cream to the blender container. Cover blender and blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until the drink is thickened and well blended. Serve immediately.

Yield: 1 serving

NOTE: Use the remaining drink mix to make more smoothies. Or pour the mixture into a pitcher and add 6 cups cold water; stir to blend well. Serve or keep in the refrigerator.

This is a perfect drink to enjoy after a workout.