Low-Carb Ice Shake

TWO simple low-carb "ice shakes" good enough for my littles! Here are the simple recipes. 

RECIPE 1:

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream

- 3/4 cup of water

- 5 squirts of liquid Crystal Light OR one powder packet (any flavor can be used) 

- a handful (about 8) of ice cubes

Instructions

- add all ingredients to a blender, smoothie maker, or magic bullet and blend 

- then enjoy! 

Carb Count = 4

I tried this recipe with a non sugar free powder packet of crystal light (better for my kids who insist on sharing) as well as the liquid crystal light. Both came out good. Personally, I prefer the flavor of the powder (same way I feel about Splenda). 

RECIPE 2:  

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream

- 3/4 cup of water

- 1 tbsp of Torani sugar free vanilla syrup (though you could probably use any SF syrup)

- 1/2 tsp of coconut extract (again, you could use any extract too)

- a handful of ice cubes 

Instructions

- add all ingredients to a blender, smoothie maker, or magic bullet and blend

- then enjoy!!

Carb Count = 4 

Be more careful about sharing this one with your littles because too much SF products can cause diarrhea. This shake comes out white, so if you want to add some color, just add 4 squirts of food coloring! 

Just for fun, and added health benefits, add a tsp of Chia or Hemp Seeds! 

Gigi