Apple, Banana, and Strawberry Froth

1 very ripe banana, peeled
1 medium, tart apple, peeled and cut into cubes
4 strawberries, capped
½ vanilla bean, split
2 T honey
1/8 tsp cardamom
½ C fresh apple cider or sparkling cider
2 strawberries, uncapped, split nearly in half

Place the banana, cubed apple, and strawberries in a blender. Scrape the inside of the vanilla bean into the blender. Add honey and cardamom and puree at a high speed, while gradually adding the cider. Pour into champagne flute and garnish glass with split strawberries. Serves 2.

Approximate Nutrition Analysis (per serving): calories, 217; fiber, 5 g; fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; sodium, 2 mg, calories from fat, 1%.