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Strawberry-cran cooler

A refreshing and thirst-quenching drink to satisfy even the youngest.

Preparation time: 10 minutes or less

Servings: 4 - 10 oz..

5 A Day servings: 1 ½.

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, reserving 4 slices or whole berries for glass decoration
2 cups chilled cranberry juice drink
4 tbsps. honey
½ cup ice
½ cup ginger ale

1. Combine strawberries, cranberry juice, and honey in blender and run on HIGHEST speed to puree strawberries. Once berries are smooth, and while blender is running, add ice and allow to blend until smooth.

2. Remove from blender base; add ginger ale. Stir briefly, pour into chilled glasses and decorate with a whole strawberry or slice on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 200 Carbohydrates: 53g
Total Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg
Saturated Fat: 0g Dietary Fiber: 3g
% of Calories from Fat: 0% Sodium: 10mg
Protein: 1g  

Credit: Recipe developed for the Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP.
From http://www.5aday.org

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