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Cranberry coolers and fruit smoothies

Enjoy these beverages on a warm spring or hot summer day.

Cranberry coolers

• 4 cups (1 quart) cranberry juice
• 1 1/2 cups club soda

1. Combine cranberry juice and club soda.
2. Pour over ice.
3. Chill.

One serving (8 ounces)

• carbohydrates 33 grams
• fat 0 grams

Fruit smoothies

Makes two servings.

Ingredients

• 1 medium to large banana
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
• 1/4 cup sugar substitute

1. Peel and cut banana into large chunks.
2. Place in resealable bag. Seal and freeze for at least 5 to 6 hours.
3. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
4. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

One serving

• carbohydrates 45 grams
• fat 0 grams

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