My son James’s favorite smoothie combines the sweetness of berries with the tartness of lime. Unfortunately for those who need to watch the sugar in their diet, the combination of juice, fruit, and lime sherbet, adds up quickly. Here I’ve recreated the same great taste while slashing the excess sugar and carbohydrates by using light juice with fresh lime and yogurt instead of sherbet. To control carbs and calories away from home, look for “light” versions and beware of smoothies made with “dessert ingredients” like frozen yogurt or sherbet.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients
3/4 cup light cranberry juice
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon lime zest
Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons Splenda granulated sweetener (or 4 packets)
1/4 cup crushed ice

Instructions
1. Place all the ingredients, except the ice, in a blender. Blend to mix.
2. Add crushed ice and blend on high until the ice is completely incorporated and smoothie is thick.

Dare to Compare …………………………………………………………………………..
Even “healthy” beverages can give you a lot more calories and carbs than you bargained for. A small all-fruit smoothie can easily contain 400 calories and over 90 grams of carbohydrate (the equivalent of 6 fruit servings).

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Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 150 : Carbohydrate 33g (Sugars 24g) : Total Fat .5g (Sat Fat 0g) Protein 5g : Fiber 6g : Cholesterol 0mg : Sodium 55mg:

Food Exchanges: 11/2 Fruit, 1/4 Nonfat Milk : Carbohydrate Choices 2 :
Weight Watcher Points Comparison: 3