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Smoothies

All of these smoothies are at least (roughly) 300 calories per cup (some have much more) so these make great snacks, desserts or even drinks with a meal! Just watch out for the added sugar content.

Peaches ‘n’ Cream Smoothies
1/2 cup milk
2 cups (16 ounces) peach yogurt
1 medium ripe peach, peeled and sliced
2 cups vanilla ice cream
2-1/2 teaspoons sugar

In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1 cup equals 293 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 8 g protein.

Sleepy-Time Shakes
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sweetened instant ice tea
1/2 cup sugar
2 star fruit, cut into 1/2-inch slices

In a mixing bowl, combine the ice cream, pineapple juice, milk, tea and sugar. Mix until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; garnish with star fruit. Serve the shakes immediately. Yield: 7 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1 cup equals 444 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. 

Cherry Malts
1 cup milk
3 cups cherry ice cream
3 tablespoons malted milk powder
1 square (1 ounce) white baking chocolate

In a blender, combine the milk, ice cream, malted milk powder and chocolate; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses. Yield: 2 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1-1/2 cups equals 655 calories, 31 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 85 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 13 g protein.

Caramel Chip Malts
1 cup milk
2 cups chocolate chip ice cream
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
3 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder

In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses. Yield: 2 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1-1/4 cups equals 734 calories, 25 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 603 mg sodium, 120 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Peanut Butter'n' Jelly Breakfast Shake
2 cups cold milk
1 ripe banana, sliced
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons jam, jelly or preserves (any flavor)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a blender, place all ingredients; cover and process for 3 minutes or until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings (2-1/2 cups).

NUTRITION FACTS: 1-1/4 cups equals 346 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Peanut Butter Shakes
1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
12 miniature peanut butter cups
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 3/4 cup equals 573 calories, 37 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein. 

Frosty Caramel Cappuccino
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons plus
2 teaspoons caramel
ice cream topping, divided
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
8 to 10 ice cubes
4 tablespoons whipped cream in a can

In a blender or food processor, combine the half-and-half, milk, 3 tablespoons caramel topping, coffee and ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Pour into two chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1-1/2 cups equals 337 calories, 16 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 262 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.  

Hazelnut Mocha Smoothies
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
6 ice cubes
2 cups vanilla ice cream
Chocolate curls, optional

In a blender, combine the milk, hazelnut spread and espresso powder; cover and process until blended. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cream; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Yield: 3 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1 cup (calculated without chocolate curls) equals 474 calories, 27 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.