When I was a kid, nothing could compare to hearing the jingling bells of the ice cream man; it meant I got a Creamsicle. Looking for that taste again and to create something kids would adore, I came up with this recipe. One note: If you have a sensitive mouth or throat issues, omit the ginger to avoid irritation.

　　

Ingredients

makes 4 1/2 cups

　　1 1/4 cups peach nectar

　　3/4 cup organic plain yogurt

　　1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

　　3 cups frozen peaches, or 3 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped

　　1 tablespoon finely ground flaxseeds

　　1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

　　

Step 1

Combine the peach nectar, yogurt, ginger, and half of the peaches in a blender and process until smooth. Add the remaining peaches, the flaxseeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and lime juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

　　

variation

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of unrefined virgin coconut oil for additional healthy fat and calories.

　　

Step 3

For more protein, add a scoop of whey protein powder.

　　

storage

Step 4

Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 2 days.

　　

Step 5

Shake well again before serving.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(per serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 135

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 2.4g (1g saturated, 0.6g monounsaturated)

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 25g

　　

Step 10

Protein: 3g

　　

Step 11

Fiber: 1g

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 27mg

　　Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.