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RASPBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE (LOW FAT LOW SUGAR BUT DON'T TELL 'EM)
Cranberry puree:
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Ingredients:
1 cups fresh cranberries
16 oz. frozen raspberries
2/3 cups Splenda
2/3 cups fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to processor. Add vanilla. Puree until smooth. Strain into medium bowl. Separate 1/2 cup and use in the cran-raspberry compote. Cover with plastic. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or freeze for 1.5 hours.
Crust, Filling, and Compote click here:
Nutrition Facts per slice (8 slices): 203 cals., 15 gm protein, 23 gm carbohydrates, 5 gm fat.
Serves 8
SKINNY POMEGRANATE BELLINI
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Hey if you are going to drink, might as well have this antioxidant-loaded sparkler to help fight off those pesky free radicals. Fresh pomegranates are some of the best superfoods available so drink to that!
Ingredients:
Crushed ice
¼ cup Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 cup pomegranate juice
20 ounces Champagne
8 thin orange slices
Fresh pomegratate arils (seeds)
Directions:
Fill martini shaker halfway with crushed ice. Add Grand Marnier and pomegranate juice; shake well to chill. Strain into 8 glass flutes. Add 5 tablespoons Champagne per glass. Garnish with orange slices and a few pomegranate arils (seeds) and serve immediately. Serves 8 (Serving size about ½ cup.)
Nutrition Facts per serving: 93 cals.
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CAPRESE SKEWERS
Ingredients:
1 part skim mozzarella ball
2 grape tomatoes
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Directions:
On toothpicks, place organic basil, grape tomato, and ½ a ball of part skim mozzarella. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar for taste.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 140 cals., 10 gm protein, 16 gm carbohydrates, 7 gm fat.
Serving Size: 2 skewers