Strawberry Banana Delight

Turn a classic pairing of flavors into whipped gelatin.

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• Diabetes
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"This is an attractive low-sugar recipe my diet-restricted husband and I enjoy," says Mary B. from North Platte, Nebraska.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

You Will Need
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
6 ice cubes
2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons whipped topping
4 fresh strawberries


What to Do
1. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool for 10 minutes. Add enough water to ice cubes to measure 1 cup. Place gelatin and ice mixture in a blender; cover and process for 1 minute or until ice cubes are dissolved. Add bananas; process 1-2 minutes longer or until blended.

2. Pour into four dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until set. Garnish each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and a strawberry.

Serves 4


Nutritional analysis: 1 serving equals 78 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic exchange: 1 fruit.

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