Summer in the South means hot, humid days, sometimes so sweltering that the only time people step outside is to make a run for their car. It’s day like this that I crave ice cream. I imagine cool, creamy shakes, dripping with whipped cream and topped with a cherry. I have so many favorites and on days when we celebrate with homemade ice cream that I can use in my shakes, well, just don’t step between me and my ice cream. This year, since I’ve been dieting, I created this recipe using lowfat ingredients that thick, rich and as good as the real thing. You can use full calorie products if you prefer, but this version tastes great with less calories. Indulge with a small dab of lowfat whipped cream and a cherry if you want. No one will know it is missing the key ingredient–ice cream!
- 1 container (6 ounces) low fat banana cream pie yogurt
- 1 banana, broken into chunks
- 1 package (3 ounce) sugar free banana pudding mix (I used jello brand)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) skim milk
- Combine all ingredients into a blender. Blend on low speed until completely blended. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
This recipe can be adapted to make any flavor shake you would like. I plan to make peach, pineapple and strawberry soon. Just substitute the correct flavors of yogurt, pudding and fruit and voila! new flavor combination. These shakes look so pretty when garnished with a fresh piece of fruit.
What is your favorite summer treat to help you beat the heat? Do you have some lower calorie snack suggestions?
I can’t wait to make this! Looks divine!
Mine is a simple iced lemon tea! love it!
Now I want this with a piece of banana crème pie!
You had me at banana. lol I pretty much love anything with banana in it and “cream pie”, even better!
MMM banana shakes are my favorite!
This sounds like a heavenly way to cool off this summer!
I am not a huge shake lover, but this one looks delicious!!! Love Banana!!
I love banana shakes..this one sounds tasty!
That sounds delicious! I love that you use a yogurt in your recipe. So YUM!
What a great flavor made into a shake!!
That looks nice and refreshing.
This is a great way to use up ripe bananas. I don’t know why I keep buying so many and then we don’t eat them fast enough. lol.
I love this recipe! It’s so easy and my toddler can’t get enough of it.