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Make Your Own Popsicles

By Lara Price June 19, 2009 - 7:32am
 
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Hot weather makes fat and calorie-laden ice cream and sugary popsicles more appealing. Try this great recipe instead.

Summer Frozen Fruit Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups cut-up summer fruit (strawberries, peaches, watermelon, etc.)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1. Place the fruit in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Add 1-2 tablespoons water, if necessary. Add sugar and lemon juice. Cover and blend until well- mixed.
3. Pour into 4 oz. ice-pop molds or paper cups. Insert sticks. Freeze until solid.

Serves 4

Nutritional Info: Calories: 35.6, Fat: 0.3 g, Carbohydrates: 8.7g, protein: 0.5g

Link to blog: http://thefitdivas.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/04/make-your-own-popsicles...

 
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