Low-Carb Smoothies: More Than 135 Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Guilt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781400082308)

Watching your carbs? Look inside for more than 135 fabulous recipes for frosty drinks so delicious it's hard to believe they're legal.

If you're a committed carbohydrate counter or a calorie-conscious eater, you can reclaim the pleasure of sipping a yummy, nutritious smoothie. Donna Pliner Rodnitzky, a proven master at whipping up palate-pleasing glassfuls, presents a host of great-tasting, sin-free delights.

In Low-Carb Smoothies, you'll learn how to transform a carb-and calorie-laden smoothie into a guiltless treat by replacing forbidden ingredients with intensely flavored sugar-free syrups, low-glycemic fruits, and protein powders. Get tips on how to find the best fruit and the basic equipment you'll need to create low-carb smoothie perfection. With both low-carb and ultra-low-carb options, you'll find recipes to suit every phase of your diet, whether you're on the most stringent plan or in a less-restrictive maintenance phase. All the recipes minimize the carb count and maximize taste.

Discover too a host of ideas for low-carb garnishes, from strawberry fans to carb-friendly peanut-butter cookies, to make your smoothies not only taste great but look great. A smoothie is the perfect treat to serve your guests at the end of a meal or as a midday refresher--they'll never know it's diet-friendly.

Choose from a host of delectable recipes, including:
-Huckle-berry Thin
-Blueberry Chill
-Coconut CarbBuster
-Raspberry Tornado
-South Peach to Diet For
-Raspberry Chocolate Espresso
-Chocolate Almond Bar Smoothie
-Peanut Butter Cup
-Happily Ever Apple
-And more . . .

Author: Donna Pliner Rodnitzky
ISBN-10: 1400082307
ISBN-13: 9781400082308
Publisher: Harmony/Rodale
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2005
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.68h x 4.18w x 0.47d