Low Fat Tropical Fruit Shake Recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, drained

-- juice reserved

1 ripe banana

1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

-- or plain yogurt

2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon coconut extract

6 ice cubes, up to 8

Method

1.In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup reserved juice; let stand 1 minute.

Microwave at High about 40 seconds, or until gelatin dissolves; stir and let stand 3 minutes.

2.In electric blender, blend remaining reserved juice, pineapple, banana, yogurt, sugar and coconut extract until smooth.

With motor running, gradually add gelatin mixture, processing until blended.

Add ice cubes, one at a time, blending until smooth.

Serve immediately.

Per serving: About 182 calories, 5g protein, 42g carbohydrate, 0g fat, 1% calories from fat, 0mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 2g fiber.

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