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Banana Orange Fizz (Diabetic)

1 medium, ripe banana, cut into pieces
1/2 cup orange juice, chilled
1/4 cup diet orange soda, chilled
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes or 3 packets Equal® sweetener or 2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful™
6 ice cubes
Ground nutmeg (optional)

1. Process all ingredients, except ice and nutmeg, in blender or food processor until smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes through lid and process until smooth.
2. Serve in tall glasses; sprinkle very lightly with nutmeg, if desired.

Makes 2 servings.

Tips: Rum extract can be substituted for the coconut extract, if desired. Banana Orange Fizz can be made in larger quantities and served as a punch; float scoops of orange sherbet on top.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 90 cal., 1 g pro., 22 g carbo., 0 g fat, 0 mg chol., 7 mg sodium.

Food Exchange: 1 1/2 fruit.

Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®. Originally submitted from From Equal® lover L. Fink of Maryland.

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