Chocolate Banana Smoothie

• 4 Servings
• Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cold 2% milk
• 1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 large ripe frozen bananas, sliced
• 2 cups coarsely crushed ice cubes

Directions

• In a blender, combine the milk, pudding mix and vanilla; cover and process until blended. Add the bananas and ice; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 166 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 360 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat-free milk.

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