Adding Flavor and Excitement to a Decent Weight Loss Program

I'm working on losing some weight through the HMR program. I like the clear way this is set up, and the limitations and ease of use on this diet, but sometimes I DO want to spend a little more time on my food prep, so I can try some new flavors. I'm keeping track of these recipes that I use on the 2 + 3 + 5 diet plan. I'm allowed up to 15 calories of additional ingredient per serving. I've been experimenting over the summer, and I'm starting to post these, so I don't forget some of the successes and failures. Mostly, these will be shake recipes, but I have a few vegetable and fruit serving ideas as well. I decided to post them as a blog, so others can share these ideas, and maybe post a few new ideas as well.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Raspberry Pear Shake

I love fresh pears. I often make a nice spiced pear dessert for Thanksgiving, but this is a great shake that lets me buy pears in season, and then splurge on the raspberries, since I don't need many of them. The pears really thicken this one, and it is almost like soft serve ice cream.

1 pear, quartered and cored. (I leave the skin on, but it does add a bit of extra texture.)

10 fresh raspberries (or 1/4 cup frozen.)

1 scoop vanilla powder

6 oz. water

6 - 10 ice cubes.

Add the raspberries and pears to water in the blender as it is running. When they are liquified, add vanilla shake powder. Add ice cubes until it is at a good consistency for you. This makes a nice tall shake.
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