When the weather’s warm, it’s almost too easy to rely on ice cream, soda, popsicles and other frosty sweets for refreshment. However, there are delicious ways to cool off without making the hope of a trim waistline melt away.
For instance, you can eat something sweet, feel refreshed and still get your recommended five fruits and veggies a day with the recipes below. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, smoothies and sorbets made with light and healthy canned Bartlett pears are a refreshing antidote to a hot afternoon. Added bonus: The pears contain no fat or cholesterol and are a good source of potassium and fiber.
Pear Yogurt Ginger Smoothie
Makes 4 Servings
1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves or slices, drained
3 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt
3/4 cup nonfat milk
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
5 ice cubes
In blender or food processor container, puree pears. Add yogurt, milk, ginger and ice cubes, process until well blended.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories 183; Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 2g; Fat 1g; Cholesterol 4mg; Sodium 118mg.
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