Spiced Chai Tea Smoothie*
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 chai tea bag
1/2 cup light silken tofu (or plain low-fat yogurt)
1 Tbsp granular sugar substitute
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
6–8 ice cubes
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Pour milk into glass measuring cup; warm in microwave for 1 minute. Add tea bag; let steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bag; refrigerate measuring cup for 5 minutes.
In blender or food processor, combine milk mixture and tofu. Add sugar substitute, both extracts, and ice; process until ice is crushed and mixture is frothy. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately.
Makes 1 serving. Nutritional Information: 133 calories, 5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 11 g carbohydrate, 13 g protein, 0 g fiber, 78 mg sodium