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Berry Mojito Popsicles
Serves 10 - 12 popsicles

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar (Or sugar alternate)
30 mint leaves, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup rum*
1 cup+ frozen or fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 20 mint leaves. Cover and let steep until mint syrup is cool.

2. Slice any berries that are large in size into slices or bitesize pieces.

3. In a small mixing bowl combine the prepared mint syrup, lime juice, and rum. Pour mixture into Popsicle molds, adding remaining mint leaves and berries of choice into each one. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

*omit rum, if desired

Nutrition facts per popsicle: 110 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 0 milligrams sodium, 15 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 14 grams sugar, 0 grams protein

This fruit-based creamy dessert is so refreshing! This version was berry-based but it would also taste great with other fruit like mango, pineapple, or peaches. The recipe was inspired by the latest edition of Food and Wine magazine.

Berry Fruit Cream
Serves 8

Ingredients:
6 cups frozen mixed berries
1 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup agave nectar
Bare coconut chips for topping

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 3 - 5 minutes or until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Transfer to a container, cover, and freeze. Allow to freeze at least for 1 - 2 hours for a sorbet-like texture.
Scoop into bowls and serve topped with coconut chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 165 calories, 8 grams fat, 7 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 15 milligrams sodium, 24 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 18 grams sugar, 1 gram protein