cool, all-natural treats

Refresh yourself with these frozen snacks made with fruits and berries of the season.

AS YOU ENJOY A SUMMER of outdoor activities, cool off with these recipes. From frozen pops to smoothies, these deliciously light treats made with vitamin-rich fruit will give you and your little ones a hydrating boost.

SHANNON SLITER SATTERWIIlTE, M.S., R.D.

Peach Pops

MAKES 14 SERVINGS

PREP: 5 MIN., CHILL: 10 MIN., FREEZE: 4 HRS.

2 cups fresh peach slices*

¼ cup sugar

1 1/3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

TOSS together peaches and sugar in a small bowl. Cover mixture, and chill 10 minutes.

PROCESS peach mixture and juices in a blender until smooth. Pour into 14 (¼-cup) plastic pop molds. Insert plastic pop sticks; freeze at least 4 hours. *Frozen peaches, partially thawed, may be substituted.

PEACH SLUSH: Add 3 cups ice cubes to blender with peach mixture and juices. Process until ice is finely ground. Serve immediately, or freeze for later use.

CAROL S. NOBLE

BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA

Calories 38 (1% from (at); Fat .0Ag (sat Og, mono 0.01 g, poly 0.02g); Protein 0.25g; Garb 9.6g; Fiber 0.5g; Chol Omg; Iron 0.09mg; Sodium 0.3mg; CaIc 5.3mg

Strawberry Pops

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

PREP: 20 MIN., COOK: 5 MIN., FREEZE: 4 HRS.

1 cup water

½ cup sugar

1 pint fresh strawberries

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons orange juice

BRING 1 cup water and ½ cup sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool.

PROCESS cooled sugar mixture, strawberries, and juices in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour into 12 (¼-cup) plastic pop molds. Insert plastic pop sticks, and freeze 4 hours or until firm.

STRAWBERRY FREEZE: Prepare sugar mixture, and cool. Process strawberries and juices in a blender until smooth. Stir together cooled sugar mixture and strawberry mixture in a freezer-safe container; freeze at least 3 hours. Spoon into bowls.

EILEEN LEDONNE

EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS

Calories 41 (2% from fat): Fat 0.1 g (sat Og, mono Og, poly Og); Protein 0.2g; Carb 10.5g; Fiber 0.1g; Chol Omg; Iron 0.1mg; Sodium 1mg; CaIc 4.3mg

Blackberry Smoothies

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

PREP: 5 MIN.

Sandi originally used strawberries instead of blackberries in this simple smoothie-you can use any of your favorite berries, or mix it up with a combination of fruit.

1 cup fat-free milk

1 pint low-fat frozen vanilla yogurt, softened

1 medium banana, coarsely chopped

½ cup fresh blackberries

PROCESS all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Serve immediately.

SANDI PICHON

SLIDELL, LOUISIANA

Per 1 -cup serving: Calories 163 (9% from fat); Fat 17g (sat 1 .Og1 mono 0.4g, poly 0.1g); Protein 7.3g; Carb 31g; Fiber 1.6g; Chol 6.3mg; Iron 0.3mg; Sodium 95.6mg; CaIc 249mg

SHANNON SLITER SATTERWIIITE, M.S., R.D.

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