Black and Blue

Ingredients:

3/4 c. blackberries, generous

1 scant c. blueberries

scant 1/2 c. ice cold water

2/3 c. plain yogurt

Recipe:

1. Put the blackberries, blueberries, water, and yogurt into blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into glasses and serve.

Rating: 3 of 5

Like I've said before, I'm still adjusting to the non-sugar shakes. This one is pretty bitter at first, but after a few swallows it doesn't stick out as much. I love the blackberries. I think it's the blueberries that are so bitter in this. I dunno. I'd made it again, though. And I'll substitute the plain yogurt for vanilla flavored.

Source: 100 Best Smoothies & Juices, pg. 84

Berry Brightener

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. blueberries

2/3 c. cranberry juice

2/3 c. plain yogurt

Recipe:

1. Put the blueberries and cranberry juice into a food processor or blender. Process for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.

2. Add the yogurt and process briefly to combine. Taste and add honey, if you would like. Process briefly again until thoroughly blended.

3. Pour into chilled glasses, add straws and serve.

Rating: 1.5 of 5

The taste of this one isn't terrible, a little tart and cranberry overpowered, yes. The thing that did it in for me is that the yogurt and juice separate pretty quickly after serving and I just couldn't not muscle down the clumpy yogurt on top. I don't think I'll make this one again.

Source: 100 Best Smoothies & Juices, pg. 30

Banana Breakfast Shake

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas

3/4 c. yogurt

1/2 c. skim milk*

1/2 t. vanilla extract

* I never have skim milk, so I use what I've got

Recipe:

1. Put the bananas, yogurt, milk, and vanilla into a food processor or blender.

2. Process until smooth.

3. Serve at once.

Rating: 2.75 of 5

This really isn't a bad shake, I just used to my strawberry shake that is loaded with vanilla ice cream and a ton of sugar. So, I'm sure after I adjust to the lack of sugar then it will be a higher rating. The shake overall is somewhat banana bland...as in all you can taste is banana. And it's pretty warm. So, next time I think I will freeze the banana the night before, use vanilla flavored yogurt instead of plain, and that should increase the taste for me! And, it won't sacrifice the low caloric count too much.

Source: 100 Best Smoothies and Juices, pg. 20

Chocolate Mug Milkshakes

Ingredients:

4 c. chocolate ice cream

2 c. milk

1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. white sugar

1/4 t. ground cinnamon

Recipe:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses.

Rating: 2 of 5

Basically, we were really disappointed in this one. I can't believe I'm saying this, but it was TOO chocolate-y. If you really, really, really like chocolate, then this is the shake for you. We were sad this one didn't turn out as we expected it.

Source: AllRecipes: Dinner Tonight, p. 15