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HMR® SHAKE RECIPES

By: Lisa Rosenthal

• Stock up on flavor extracts: vanilla, almond, coconut, banana, rum, peppermint, orange, mint—use 1/8 to ¼ tsp per shake
• Sugar-free coffee syrups are another option to add variety.  Limited flavors can be found down the coffee isle in grocery stores and can sometimes be found at TJ Maxx.  They can also be ordered online at http://www.davincigourmet.com/products/sugar_free_flavored_syrups/  or http://www.torani.com/ --DaVinci also sells pumps that make using their syrups easy and mess-free.  Use 1-2 Tbsp syrup to taste (if using the pump, 1-2 squirts).
• Sugar-free puddings provide another flavor option for the shakes and add bulk, which could keep you fuller longer.  Use 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp per shake.
• Add 3-4 ice cubes to all shakes listed below.
• ALL PUDDINGS and FLAVORINGS LISTED BELOW ARE SUGAR-FREE!!

DECISION FREE® PLAN:

Vanilla Recipes:

• Banana Rum: Vanilla shake mix, ¼ tsp each of banana and rum extract OR Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp banana cream pudding, ¼ tsp rum extract
• Banana Coconut: Vanilla shake mix, ¼ tsp each banana and coconut extract
• Pina Colada: Vanilla shake mix, ¼ tsp each pineapple and coconut extract
• Almond & Fruit:  Vanilla shake mix, ¼ tsp almond extract plus any fruit flavor sugar-free coffee syrup
• White Chocolate Almond: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp white choc pudding, ¼ tsp almond extract
• Butterscotch: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp butterscotch pudding
• Cheesecake: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp cheesecake pudding; Variations:  add ¼ tsp of any extract or coffee syrup flavoring
• Lemon: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp lemon pudding
• Pistachio: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp pistachio pudding
• Caramel: Vanilla shake mix, 1-2 Tbsp caramel coffee syrup
• Root Beer Float: Replace water with sugar-free root beer, add shake mix then ice; Variations: use any flavor sugar-free soda (orange creamsicle is another good one)
• Candy Cane: Vanilla shake mix, ¼ tsp peppermint extract
• Egg Nog: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp French vanilla pudding, ¼ tsp rum extract, dash or two of nutmeg

Chocolate Recipes:

• Almond Joy: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp each of almond and coconut extract
• Mounds: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp coconut extract
• Chocolate Almond: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp almond extract
• Choc Butterscotch: Choc shake mix, 1 Tbsp butterscotch pudding
• Choc Cheesecake: Choc shake mix, 1 Tbsp cheesecake pudding
• Peanut Butter Cup: Choc shake mix, 1-2 Tbsp sugar-free peanut butter coffee syrup
• Choc Orange: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp orange extract
• Peppermint Patty: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp mint extract
• Choc Mocha: Choc shake mix, 1 tsp each cocoa powder and instant coffee granules, 1 packet sugar substitute, dash cinnamon
• Hot Chocolate: Replace cold water with hot (not boiling) then add Choc shake mix.  (Vent blender lid to allow steam to escape).  Variations: add any flavor extract or coffee syrup
• Choc Banana: Choc shake mix, ¼ tsp banana extract
• Choc Chai Tea: Choc shake mix, 1-2 Tbsp sugar-free Chai tea syrup

HEALTHY SOLUTIONS® PLAN:

          Note—ice not needed when using frozen fruit.

Vanilla Recipes:

• White Chocolate Pear: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp white choc pudding, 1 ripe pear (or 1 cup canned pear in 100% juice or lite syrup—juice drained)
• Banana Rum: vanilla shake mix, 1 med banana, ¼ tsp rum extract, ice
• Banana Coconut: vanilla shake mix, 1 med banana, ¼ tsp coconut extract, ice
• Pina Colada: Vanilla shake mix, 1 cup fresh/canned pineapple, ¼ tsp coconut extract, ice
• Blueberry Almond: Vanilla shake mix, 1 cup fresh/frozen blueberries, 1 tsp almond extract, (ice if fresh berries).  Variations:  substitute any berry-raspberries, strawberries, blackberries
• Strawberry Lemon:  Vanilla shake mix, 1 cup fresh/frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp lemon pudding, (ice if fresh berries).  Variations: substitute any berry
• Pineapple Banana: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp banana cream pudding, 1 cup pineapple, ice
• Peach Melba: Vanilla shake mix, ½ cup each peaches and raspberries (fresh or frozen), ice if fresh fruit used.  Variation:  add almond extract for additional flavor
• Blueberry Cheesecake: Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp cheesecake pudding, 1 cup blueberries, (ice if fresh berries).  Variations: substitute any berry/fruit

Chocolate Recipes:

• Chocolate Strawberry:  Choc shake mix, 1 cup strawberries, ice if fresh berries.  Variations:  substitute any berry—raspberry, blueberry
• Chocolate Banana:  Choc shake mix, 1 med banana, ice
• Chocolate Orange: Choc shake mix, 1 cup canned mandarin oranges (in lite syrup, drained), ice