Breakfast Shake
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day ... but, when you're working on changing your diet, it can be the most challenging ... at least I think so!!! So many of my favorite breakfast foods (pancakes, waffles, bagels, you get the idea) are heavily carb laden and not so good for me (here's why). Even whole grain versions I have to be careful of ... it all counts as carbs.
Soooooo ... I'm always looking for yummy breakfast ideas that are carb-reducer friendly, but appetizing at the same time. Here's one of my favorites ... I love this one 'cause it's quick, easy and doesn't use any of my 4 daily carb servings right away in day ... the sky is the limit when it comes to ingredients ... my fav is Strawberry Banana =) Oh, and my kids LOVE drinking this shake too ... which is awesome, 'cause as you'll see, it doesn't contain ANY sugar (another bonus). Enjoy 
Breakfast Shake:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fruit (frozen is best, but can use 1/2 frozen, 1/2 fresh)
1/2 cup milk (skim if you're watching fat, 2% if you're watching carbs)
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (I love Trader Joe's organic vanilla)
Vanilla extract to taste
Ground cinnamon, if desired
1 TBS cool whip, if desired
Preparation:
-- Combine all ingredients in blender and blend til smooth
-- Top with 1 TBS. of cool whip and dash of cinnamon, if desired
-- Then sip away 
** other additions you might consider: probiotic powder, fiber powder (taste-less, color-less type), flaxseed oil, protein powder, etc. **
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