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Obesity Discussion · 07-22-07, 08:17 AM

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE EXPRESS SMOOTHIE

Servings: 1
Prep time: 0:05:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00

Calories: 180
Fat: 8 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Carbohydrates: 12 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Net Carbs: 7 grams
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 1/2 scoops (3 tablespoons) Atkins Advantage

TM

Chocolate Shake Mix
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon decaffeinated espresso powder (or
decaffeinated instant coffee granules)
4 ice cubes
Cocoa powder or sugar-free chocolate syrup, for garnish
1. Combine the water, half-and-half, shake mix, cocoa and
espresso powders in a blender; blend until smooth.
2. With the machine running, add the ice cubes, one at a
time, and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass, and
garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or drizzle with
sugar-free chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve
immediately.
The rich flavor of espresso transforms a basic chocolate shake
into a sophisticated mocha smoothiea perfect breakfast for all
phases of Atkins or as a midmorning pick-me-up, for OWL and
beyond.

07-22-07, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,628 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Double-Chocolate Express Smoothie DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE EXPRESS SMOOTHIE Servings: 1 Prep time: 0:05:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00 Calories: 180 Fat: 8 grams Protein: 14 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Fiber: 5 grams Net Carbs: 7 grams 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1 1/2 scoops (3 tablespoons) Atkins Advantage TM Chocolate Shake Mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon decaffeinated espresso powder (or decaffeinated instant coffee granules) 4 ice cubes Cocoa powder or sugar-free chocolate syrup, for garnish 1. Combine the water, half-and-half, shake mix, cocoa and espresso powders in a blender; blend until smooth. 2. With the machine running, add the ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass, and garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or drizzle with sugar-free chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve immediately. The rich flavor of espresso transforms a basic chocolate shake into a sophisticated mocha smoothiea perfect breakfast for all phases of Atkins or as a midmorning pick-me-up, for OWL and beyond. Atkins - Double-Chocolate Express Smoothie Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________