Recipe: Watermelon berry popsicle
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Favorite summertime dessert.
Not only are these popsicles delicious, but the ingredients have many wonderful health benefits. One cup of watermelon has 868 IU of vitamin A which is important for eye and skin health. Berries are a great source of antioxidants that help keep free radicals under control.
Serves 12
Ingredients
- ½-1 pound seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
- ½ cup fresh raspberries*
- 1 cup sliced strawberries*
- 1 teaspoon Stevia, as needed
Directions
Place watermelon in food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add raspberries and strawberries (or fresh/frozen fruit of choice), continue to blend until pureed. Add 1 teaspoon of Stevia (or sweetener of choice), as desired.
Pour mixture into popsicle mold or disposable paper cups with handle.
Freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.
* May substitute with fresh or frozen fruit of choice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
35 calories, 0g fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 6g sugar, 1g fiber
Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.
