Ginger Berry Summer Slushy

Here we are right in the middle of summer, and it has been hot in Colorado. These slushy drinks that we have been loving lately are the perfect summer afternoon drink. This favor combination came together because of a radio spot that talked about the benefits of drinking shots of ginger juice. I love ginger, but straight ginger juice has quite a kick so I decided to mix the ginger with berries for a delicious frozen drink. This recipe works best with a high powered blender that can blend ice cubes.

Ginger Berry Summer Slushy

Ingredients:

1 cup crushed ice
1 cup mixed frozen berries (I like equal parts blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries)
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 piece fresh ginger a slice about the size of your fingernail is good 1/4 - 1/2 inch long piece
3/4 cup water

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a high powered blender and blend. You can stop and scrape down the sides if necessary or add a bit more water to help it blend if needed. Taste and add a little more sweetener or ginger if you like and blend again.

For one serving. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 341 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  150 Calories from Fat  5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  0.6g 1%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  0mg 0%

Sodium  7mg 0%

Potassium  217mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates  35.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber  5.3g 21%

Sugars  27.3g

Protein  1.2g

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 50% Calcium 3% • Iron 6%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet