Start shakin’ strawberry

Comfort Foods Made Fast and Healthy

Wed., Sept. 3, 2008

By Healthy Exchanges King Features Syndicate

Here’s a great way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon or a quick healthy snack you can help the kids make when they get home from school.

Lemon Strawberry Shake

1 1/2 cups plain fat-free yogurt

1/2 cup diet ginger ale

1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free lemon gelatin

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

In a blender container, combine yogurt, ginger ale and dry gelatin. Cover and process on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds. Add strawberries. Re-cover and process on HIGH for 15 to 20 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Evenly pour into 2 glasses. Serve at once. Makes 2 ( 1 1/2 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 120 calories, 0g fat, 10g protein, 20g carbs, 221mg sodium, 238mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Fruit; Carb Choices: 1.

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