Strawberries “N” Cream

    Yield: 24 appetizers

    Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"

    Ingredients

      12 lg strawberries (about 12 oz)
      1 can pressurized whipped light cream
      2 T shaved dark chocolate


    Rinse berries, pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem end, cut in half lengthwise.

    Cut a thin strip off the bottom of each berry half so they sit upright without tipping over.

    Squirt about 2 teaspoons of whipped cream into the center of each berry and sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of shaved chocolate over the top.

    Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (per 3 pieces): Calories: 45, Carbohydrate: 4.8 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Fat: 3.3 g, Fiber: 1.2 g, Protein: 0.6 g, Sodium: 3 mg, Calcium: 12 mg

    Diabetic Exchanges: 1/3 Fruit, 1/2 Fat