Ingredients
2 cup skim milk
2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut extract
2 tbsp sugar
1 ice cubes
1 mint sprigs for garnish-opt
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except ice cubes & mint, in a blender
container and blend on high speed until frothy. Pour into 6 tall
glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
Thicker Variation: Omit ice cubes. Freeze the pineapple juice in
ice-cube trays, blend these cubes with the other ingredients and
garnish with mint.
Per serving: 97 calories; 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 44 mg sodium From The
Sacramento Bee, Apr 12, '95.
Servings: 6 servings
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