Diabetic Healthy Beverages 1

Diabetic Healthy Beverages 1

Blueberry Smoothie

1/2 cup chilled skim milk
1 packet of artificial sweetener
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup blueberries

Add all the ingredients EXCEPT the blueberries to a blender. Next add blueberries a few at a time and swirl after each addition until thick and creamy. Makes one serving. If you want a cooler drink use frozen blueberries.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 189
Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fiber: 4 gram
Sodium: 156 mg
Potassium: 553 mg
Calcium: 379 mg
Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1 skim milk

Champagne: Or Is It?

1/3 cup chilled, unsweetened apple juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup club soda

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a chilled champagne or wine glass. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 38
Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Protein: trace
Fat: trace
Saturated Fat: trace
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: trace
Sodium: 22 mg
Potassium: 103 mg
Calcium: 9 mg
Exchanges: 1/2 fruit

Cinnamon Cafe Au Lait

1 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 packet artificial sweetener

First heat milk in a saucepan over low heat until very warm. Stir in hot coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 34
Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: trace
Saturated Fat: trace
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fiber: trace
Sodium: 49 mg
Potassium: 202 mg
Calcium: 116 mg
Exchanges: 1/2 skim milk