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Jamaican Banana

1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz creme de cacao
1/2 oz creme de bananes
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 sliced banana

Blend all ingredients (except sliced banana) in an electric blender at a low speed for a short length of time. Pour into a large brandy snifter and add sliced banana. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, top with a whole strawberry, and serve.
(per 10.5 oz serving)

Calories (kcal)
Energy (kj)
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein

693
2901
25.4 g
93.3 g
14.2 g

Fiber
Sugars
Cholesterol
Sodium
Alcohol

4.7 g
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-
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13.5 g

Power Smoothie

Ingredients:
1.00 ct Plain low-fat yogurt (8 oz)
0.50 Banana
0.50 c Strawberries and/or peaches
0.50 c Juice (orange, cranberry, apple)

Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Nutritional Analysis: Calories, 284; Protein, 13 grams; Fat, 4 grams; Carbohydrate, 49 grams; Sodium, 163 milligrams; Cholesterol, 13 milligrams.

Pineapple Shake

Ingredients:
1.00 md Banana, peeled, cut into chunks
1.50 c Skim milk
0.25 ts Vanilla extract
1.00 cn (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice

Directions:
Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Measure 1/2 cup pineapple chunks and save remainder for other use. Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses. Makes 4 servings.

High-protein Drink

Ingredients:
1  cup  Vanilla honey ice milk
1  cup  Raw milk
1    Banana, peeled  and cut in chunks
3    Pecans, broken
2  tablespoons  Raw wheat germ
2  tablespoons  Protein powder

Directions:
Combine ice milk, raw milk, banana, pecans, wheat germ, and protein powder in blender container. Blend until smooth but still thick. Pour into chilled glass. Created by: Follow Your Heart, Canoga Park, California. (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times