Fruit Slushie

Name: Fruit Slushie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 5 fresh strawberries; 1 cup frozen blueberries; 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate; 1/2 cup canned peaches in extra-light syrup; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

"The original recipe for this frosty drink is from our church cookbook," says Stephanie Gilmer of Anniston, Alabama. "I altered it by using different fruits and cutting the sugar in half. It's so refreshing!"

Ingredients

5 fresh strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup canned peaches in extra-light syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fruit, 1 starch.

Originally published as Fruit Slush in Light & Tasty June/July 2003