Kids will team up to prepare a simple snack recipe, which gives them a sense of accomplishment and heightens their interest in eating the fruits of their labor!
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Ingredients:
2 cups pitted sweet cherries
1-1/2 cups ice
1-1/2 cups plain fat free yogurt
1/4 cup honey
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup).
Nutritional Analysis:
Calories: 168; Fat: 0.9g (saturated 0.3g); protein: 6.2g; carbohydrates: 36.5g; fiber: 1.7g; cholesterol: 2mg; iron: 0.5mg; sodium: 72mg
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