Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This refreshing dessert smoothie is reminiscent of that

childhood ice cream favourite.

Makes 2 servings

Preparation: 5 minutes or less

1cup (250 ml) fat free vanilla frozen yogurt

2/3 cup (150 ml) reduced fat milk

1/4 cup (50 ml) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (not reconstituted)

1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) vanilla extract

Place all the ingredients in the mixing container. Blend on Low speed with a gentle up-and-down motion for 15 to 20 seconds, then blend on High for an additional 15 to 20 seconds until creamy and thick. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 193 (7% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 5g • fat 2g •

sat. fat • chol. 6mg • sod. 86mg •

calc. 169mg • fiber 0g

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

We made our Hot Chocolate with fat free milk and it was a big hit.

For a richer chocolate make it with whole or reduced fat milk;

now and then indulgence is good for the soul.

Preparation: 15 – 20 minutes

Makes 12 – 16 servings

2quarts (1.9 L) fat free milk

33” (7.5 cm) cinnamon sticks

20ounces (567 g) bittersweet chocolate (your favourite), broken into chunks

1	tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract

Combine the milk and cinnamon sticks in a 3-3/4 quart (3.5 L) Cuisinart® Saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir constantly to heat until steamy and just beginning to bubble around the edges. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the cinnamon flavour into the milk. Stir in the chocolate chunks. When chocolate is melted, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla extract. Insert the Cuisinart® Quick Prep® Hand Blender and process on Low for 30 seconds using a gentle up-and-down motion. Switch to High and process for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer until the mixture is creamy and frothy. Spoon into cups or mugs

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