Melon-Ginger Smoothie

Makes: 2 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup chopped honeydew melon
• 1/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi, (1 large)
• 1/2 ripe banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup white grape juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice, (see Ingredient Note)
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/3 cup lemon sorbet
• 1/2 cup ice

• PREPARATION

  1. Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Pulse three times to chop the fruit, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

  TIPS & NOTES

  • Ingredient Note: Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores and gourmet markets—or make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press or piece of cheesecloth.

  NUTRITION

  Per serving: 136 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 3 gfiber; 28 mg sodium; 408 mg potassium.
  Carbohydrate Servings: 2
  Exchanges: 2 fruit
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