Peach floats
Dietitian's tip: This refreshing beverage is made with club soda — a carbonated water that is the forerunner of sugary soda pop. This float is a good source of calcium.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) peaches, drained, except for 1/2 cup juice
4 cups vanilla ice milk
32 ounces club soda or seltzer water
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Ground nutmeg, to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, mash the peaches with a fork. Divide the mashed peaches into 4 glasses (12 ounces each). Add to each glass 2 tablespoons of the peach juice and 1 cup ice milk. Pour 1 cup soda or seltzer into the glasses. Top each drink with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and a dusting of nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 1 peach float
Calories 269 Cholesterol 18 mg
Protein 5 g Sodium 177 mg
Carbohydrate 48 g Fiber 1 g
Total fat 7 g Potassium 421 mg
Saturated fat 5 g Calcium 194 mg
Monounsaturated fat 1 g
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Fruits 2
Protein and dairy 1
Fats 1
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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Fruits 2
Milk and milk products 1
Fats 1
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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Fruits 2
Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1
Fats and oils 1
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