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Cherry-Tofu Smoothie

2 cups frozen tart cherries, thawed and drained, or 1 (16-ounce) can tart cherries, drained

1 (12.3-ounce) package light silken tofu, cut up

3/4 cup 100% ready-to-drink cherry juice

2 tablespoons honey

9 frozen or canned tart cherries, for garnish (optional)

1. In a blender container, combine 2 cups cherries, tofu, cherry juice and honey. Cover; blend until smooth.
2. Pour into 3 glasses. If desired, thread 3 cherries on each of 3 (6-inch) bamboo skewers. Use to garnish beverages. Serve immediately.

Makes 3 (1-cup) servings.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: 187 calories, 1 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Dietary Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 1/2 very lean meat.

Recipe provided courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute.