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Berry Crush

Berries, blended with ice and almonds, make a simple, refreshing dessert that is also packed with fiber and antioxidants. Raspberry and strawberry crushes are shown here (left to right), but blackberries and blueberries would work well, as would cut-up peaches or bananas.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups berries, such as raspberries or hulled strawberries (halved or quartered if large)
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup raw whole almonds, plus more, chopped, for garnish
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, such as Amaretto

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place berries in an airtight container or plastic bag and freeze for 1 1/2 hours.

    Step 2

    Place half of the frozen berries in a blender. Add ice, almonds, sugar, milk, liqueur, and as many more berries as will fit. Blend until there is enough room to add more berries. Add remaining berries and blend until thick and smooth. Divide among four serving dishes. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 158

    Step 5

    Saturated Fat: .6g

    Step 6

    Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 1.1mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 24.6g

    Step 9

    Protein: 3.2g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 7mg

    Step 11

    Fiber: 4.1g

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