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Strawberry cran-cooler

Makes 4-10 ounce servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, reserving 4 slices or whole berries for glass decoration
  • 2 cups chilled cranberry juice drink
  • 4 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup ginger ale

Directions:
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. 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): 200 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 grams dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium. Recipe courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more recipes and other information about fruits and vegetables visit : http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/index.htm