In the summer, a smoothie is the perfect thing for me when I have to eat, but the heat takes away my appetite. As a diabetic, eating regular meals is important - no skipping meals allowed. A smoothie is something I often eat for lunch as an alternative to the same old boring sandwich. The addition of the greek yogurt gives me the extra protein I need and I can easily count my carb servings by preparing it myself.
The smoothie I made this day had a tropical flavor with the use of pineapple yogurt, but by changing the flavor of the yogurt, the smoothie possibilities are endless. Other favorites are strawberry banana flavor yogurt with fresh strawberries and banana added or mango yogurt with banana and blueberries added.
This recipe will make a large smoothie, perfect for lunch, with only 3 net carb servings. By making it yourself, you control the ingredients, so you are getting the right amount of sugar and fat, but all the incredible flavor as your favorite smoothie store. Use your creativity to come up with your favorite combination :-)
Have a great day!
Tropical Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Place together in blender.
1 cup crushed ice, 1 container greek yogurt (pineapple flavor), 1 small banana, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup pineapple, splash of fat free milk
Blend together until smooth and creamy.
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This looked so darn good to me I made a smoothie for breakfast. It was delish even tho I had to skip the pineapple. I feel healthier already!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this. I have a smoothie most days for breakfast. I go with frozen pineapple and a banana. I've added some fresh strawberries for the last few days. It always feels like a treat.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the Greek yogurt. I'll have to try the smoothie. I sometimes make them for breakfast and I add a few prunes or apricots.
ReplyDeleteBalisha
I am smoothie obsessed! I love the pretty pink color of this one. Yum!
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Thanks for the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteHoping over from What's Cooking Wednesdays. Greek Yogurt Smoothies are the best!!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks cool and delicious:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLooks sooo refreshing..
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteIt's smoothie time of year:) and this looks so good! Thanks for sharing:)
xxleslie
I am needing something cool and refreshing. It is 95 today where I live. Thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love smoothies for breakfast! Often I'll throw in a handful of spinach too (it doesn't alter the taste but it does change the color!)
ReplyDeleteI drink smoothies almost every day. Thia sounds wonderful xo Laura
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! Thanks for linking up at the Summer Inspiration Link Party!!
ReplyDeleteOhh, this sounds so good. I really do have to get a blender so I can make some of these.
ReplyDeleteHeidi’s Wanderings
Yummmmmm! I think they are as good as a milkshake don't you?
ReplyDeleteThis Greek Yogurt Smoothie sounds so yummy! Thank you so much for linking up to Saturday Dishes Snacks.
ReplyDeleteI pinned it.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Sounds delicious! My kids love smoothies, and I love that I can feel good about them eating one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes! Pinning!