Diabetic Recipes

Strawberry Shake

(makes 1 serving)

1/3	cup (47 g) frozen low-fat, sugar-free vanilla yogurt

1/4	cup (40 g) crushed ice

1/4	cup (60 ml) skim milk

6	large fresh strawberries, stemmed and cut in half

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) vanilla extract

In a blender, combine the frozen yogurt, crushed ice,and milk, turning the machine off and on several times until blended, about 1 minute.
Add the strawberries and vanilla. Blend for another 30 seconds, until strawberries are finely chopped.
Pour into a tall glass and serve with 2 straws, if desired.

Per serving:	114 calories (4% calories from fat), 5 g protein, trace total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 23 g carbohydrate, 1 md cholesterol, 66 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 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.