 Low-Fat Date Shake
Ingredients
1/2 cup Sun-Maid Chopped Dates
1/2 banana
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions:
COMBINE dates, banana and orange juice in a blender. Whirl until dates are nearly smooth, about 2 minutes.
ADD yogurt and ice cubes. Blend until thick and creamy. Serve immediately.
Makes 2, 3/4-cup servings.
Iced Date Cafe Au Lait
Ingredients
Nutrients per Serving: Calories 270; Protein 8g; Fat 2g (Sat. Fat 1.5g); Carbohydrate 55g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 95mg
1 cup cold strong coffee
2 to 3 ice cubes
1/2 cup Sun-Maid Chopped Dates
1/2 cup half & half or milk
Directions:
COMBINE coffee and dates in a blender. Whirl until dates are nearly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
ADD half and half or milk and ice. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Makes 2, 1-cup servings.
Nutrients per Serving: Calories 220; Protein 3g; Fat 7g (Sat. Fat 4.5g); Carbohydrate 36g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 35mg
Iced Date Chai
Ingredients
2 spiced chai tea bags
1/2 cup Sun-Maid Chopped Dates
2/3 cup Milk
2 to 3 ice cubes
Nutrients per Serving: Calories 180; Protein 4g; Fat 1.5g (Sat. Fat 1g); Carbohydrate 37g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 40mg
Directions:
STEEP tea bags in 1-1/4 cups boiling water to make a strong brew. Add dates. Refrigerate until cold.
WHIRL cold tea and dates in a blender until dates are nearly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
ADD milk and ice. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Variation: substitute 1 cup vanilla ice cream for milk and ice cubes.
Makes 2, 1-cup servings.
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