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Dark Chocolate Banilla Smoothie

Featuring a revitalizing blend of banana, yogurt and dark chocolate, this refreshing smoothie provides the ultimate energy boost.

Dark Chocolate Banilla Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 min
Serving Size: 1

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Ingredients:

  • 1 packet Dark Chocolate Flavor CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ Complete Nutritional Drink

  • 1 cup ice cubes

  • 1 small banana

  • 1/2 cup vanilla fat free refrigerated or frozen yogurt

  • 1/2 cup fat free milk

Directions:
PLACE CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™, ice, banana, yogurt and milk in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

  

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size 1


Amount per serving

One packet
With 1 cup fat-free vitamin A & D milk
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 15
   
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g 3%
Saturated Fat 1 g 4%
Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Sodium 230 mg 10%
Carbohydrates 76 g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 15%
Sugars 57 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 60%
Iron 25%
     
*Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Research indicates that in addition to providing powerful antioxidants, the phenols in dark chocolate can lower blood pressure in some older individuals.