Diabetic Recipes

Orange-Banana Slush

(makes 6 servings)

3	medium ripe bananas

3/4	cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice

1/4	cup (60 ml) water

1	teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

Peel the bananas and cut into chunks. Place in a food processor or blender. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth.
Pour into six 6-ounce (180 ml) paper cups. Freeze for at least 5 minutes.
When ready to serve, remove the cups from the freezer and microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 20 to 30 seconds.
Eat as a slush with a spoon.

Per Serving:	68 calories (4% calories from fat), 1 g protein, trace total fat (0.1 g saturated fat)17 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium
Diabetic Exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (1 fruit)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.