Liquid recipes

I made a banana milkshake and a lentil-based soup this evening - both of which taste delicious. Here are the recipes and calorie values:

Banana milkshake

One medium banana chopped into pieces (70 calories)
One small apple with peel and core removed, chopped up (35 calories)
One Weight Watchers low fat yoghurt (50 calories)
150ml milk (I use soya milk but any will do) (65 calories)
About 100ml water

Put all this in the blender and press 'go'! Makes about 6-700ml of thick, creamy shake. Ice cubes can be used instead of water. Total calorie value is 220. Ideal if you need a carbohydrate and/or dairy boost.

Lentil-based soup (may appeal more to vegetarians!)

One medium, boiled potato (120 calories)
One third of a pack of smoked tofu, chopped into pieces (150 calories)
Half a chopped, microwave-steamed leek (20 calories)
50g cooked green lentils (you could use red lentils) (160 calories)
Half a litre of water
Add vegetable gravy stock powder, black pepper, herbs and salt to flavour

Put all this in the blender and press 'go'! Makes three portions (about 300ml each) of creamy, thick soup with a slight smoked flavour. Total calorie value is 450 (150 per portion). Ideal for a carbohydrate and/or protein boost.