Smoothie Sweetener?

[fostermomma 39]

So I don't start my official pre-op diet until this Friday but I decided to try a shake this morning. It is from Walmart and it's vanilla flavored. I put 8 ounces of milk and then a scoop of powder and a cup full of ice cubes. I then added about 5 frozen strawberries and blended. I tasted it and it was soooooo bland. I added two packets of splenda and that made it a little more bearable. My question is, what can I add to my shake to sweeten it but still maintain good dietary requirements? My book says I can try abstracts. Do they make a strawberry or a chocolate extract that will not add calories?

TIA!!!!!

[Readyforachange*** 5]

Try adding fresh or frozen fruit, it helped me a little depending on the type of fruit you add. Mixed berries or fresh strawberries usually help. Splenda does not have any calories, did your Dr. say not to use sweetners? Have you tried the chocolate Protein Powder?

[stokesmommy 45]

They do have no sugar lite calories syrups on the coffee section maybe try them

[jen_1381 446]

Try the sugar free coffee syrups. Adding a spash of SF caramel to my vanilla shakes saved me on my pre-op diet. Just don't use too much...SF items can cause stomach upset.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Yogurt is a good additive too, there are light ones you can add that will add flavor and protein!