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Iced Blackberry Yogurt Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

8 oz Blackberries, fresh or

-thawed 1 tb Runny Honey

1 oz Soft Brown Sugar

1 Ripe Banana, peeled

5 oz Natural Yogurt

1 Size 2 egg white

Puree the blackberries in a blender and push through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add the honey and brown sugar. Mash the banana and add. Place in a container and freeze for 1 hour. Remove from freezer, transfer to a chilled bowl or blender and beat until soft. Whisk the egg white until stiff and fold into mixture. Return to the container and freeze for at least 2 hours. Source: Take A Break

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