Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 can unsweetened pineapple chunks -- 20 ounces
1 C. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. liquid sweetener
Mint leaves, optional


Preparation:
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Freeze pineapple chunks. Place juice, buttermilk, vanilla, sweetener and frozen pineapple into a blender container. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint if desired. Serve immediately.