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Fruit Slush

glass of Fruit Slush
Makes: 4 servings

Serve this fruit slush as a drink or a dessert, and keep leftovers in the fridge for later. Pour it over fresh ice when you are ready to eat.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cantaloupe or watermelon, coarsely chopped, seeded, peeled
  • kiwifruit, coarsely chopped (optional, 2 small)
  • sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • ice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a blender, puree fruit and lime juice until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
  3. Combine fruit mixture and water in a large pitcher.
  4. To eliminate the pulp pour through a strainer (optional).
  5. Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.
  6. To serve, stir well and pour into tall glasses over ice.

Notes

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 46
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 40 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 15 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 192 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 46
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 15 mg
Potassium 192 mg
Sodium 40 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 21 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 270 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 17 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 3/4 cups
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