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Hawaiian Slushy Drink
This is another way to put nutrients into your children's bodies. 
2 bananas 1/3 cup Splenda granular (or 1/3 cup sugar)

2

 cups ice, or more

1

 teaspoon of piña-pineapple sugar-free drink mix
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained    

Combine the bananas, ice, pineapple, Splenda, and drink mix in a blender
Add water to the top of the blender.
Process on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until slushy.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Yield: 6 (1-cup) servings
(with Splenda) Calories: 87; Fat: 0g (0% fat); Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 2g; Sodium: 1mg
(with sugar) Calories: 147; Fat: 0g (0% fat); Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 1mg

Preparation time: 5 to 7 minutes
Menu idea: This is a great drink to serve at a backyard barbecue.
Banana Smoothie
Kids think they're getting a special treat; we know that they're getting needed vitamins.

2

 cups ice

1

 banana
1-1/2 cups skim milk 5 tablespoons Splenda granular or 5 tablespoons sugar

Combine the ice, milk, banana, and Splenda in a blender.
Process on high for 30-45 seconds.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Yield: 5 (1-cup) servings
(with Splenda) Calories: 52; Fat: 0g (0% fat); Cholesterol: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 38mg
(with sugar) Calories: 96; Fat: 0g (0% fat); Cholesterol: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 38mg

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Menu idea: Serve with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a quick and healthy lunch for the kids.