Sugar-Free, Low Carb Orange-Vanilla Protein Shake/Smoothie

Note from Cheri: This recipe was given to us by our friend April S. Fields, author of the fabulous book 101 Low-Carb & Sugar-free Dessert Recipes. This recipe is part of an article April did about whole foods in relation to low carb diets. Click here for that story. Click here for lots more low carb recipes!

8 oz homemade whole yogurt 3 tablespoons whey protein powder* 1/2 cup sugarfree vanilla syrup 1/2 teaspoon orange flavored unsweetened powdered drink mix (like Kool-Aid®) 1 1/2 - 2 cups crushed ice

Makes 1 Serving Blend all ingredients except ice on high in a blender then add crushed ice. Blend until thick and smooth. If you put this in a frozen mug it will continue to thicken and you may be forced to eat it with a spoon; one of those hard jobs, but someone has to do it. * The whey protein isolate is available at Walmart in different flavors, although I buy mine at a health food store because I prefer the unsweetened, unflavored variety. 1 Serving: 7 carbs/22 grams protein