Fruit Slush

Recommended by Patti Cook, RN, BSN, Diabetes Education

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

Serve this fruit slush as a drink or a dessert, and keep leftovers in the fridge for later. Pour it over fresh ice when you are ready to eat.

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups cantaloupe or watermelon (coarsely chopped, seeded, peeled)
• kiwi (1 2/3 cup coarsely chopped, optional)
• sugar (2 tbsp., optional)
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 cups water
• ice (as needed)

Instructions

1. In a blender, puree fruit with sugar and lime juice until smooth.
2. Combine fruit mixture and water in a large pitcher.
3. If desired, pour through a strainer to eliminate pulp.
4. Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.
5. To serve, stir well and pour into tall glasses over ice.

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