Best Minted Mandarin And Strawberry Coolers Recipes

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CREAMY MANDARIN COOLER



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This frothy and flavorful concoction is as fast to fix as it is to refresh. It makes a delicious splash at breakfast or any other time of day, and tastes like an old-fashioned Dreamsicle. -Renee Richardson, Pounding Mill, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sugar orange creme yogurt
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
12 to 15 ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the milk, orange juice, oranges, yogurt, pudding mix and ice cubes; cover and process for 20 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON-STRAWBERRY COOLER



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My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This is a perfect drink for Texas heat. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 cups cubed watermelon (about 3-1/2 pounds)
2 cups fresh strawberries or raspberries
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Small watermelon wedges and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 6 cups watermelon, 1 cup berries, 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon minced mint in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining water, lemon juice, fruit, sugar and minced mint., Refrigerate 1 hour or until cold. If desired, press through a fine-mesh strainer. Serve with watermelon wedges and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STRAWBERRY-MINT COOLER



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A refreshing strawberry cooler with a hint of mint - have this cool beverage ready in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups ice
6 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled
1/4 cup packed small mint leaves

Steps:

  • In food processor, process 4 cups of the strawberries and the sugar with on-and-off motions until smooth.
  • Pour pureed strawberries into large pitcher. Slice remaining 1 cup strawberries; set aside.
  • Just before serving, stir in ice, carbonated beverage, sliced strawberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

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