Mar
03
2015

Strawberry Whip

This Strawberry Whip is a perfect way to enjoy dessert…and some healthy protein at the same time thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese!

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered (or use frozen strawberries with no sugar added)
1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup plain, fat free yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 packets artificial sweetener
6 tablespoons egg white substitute
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions:

Combine strawberries, ricotta, yogurt, orange zest, vanilla, and sweetener in the container of a food processor and process until smooth.
In a medium bowl, whip egg white substitute and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold beaten egg whites into strawberry mixture.
Pour into 4 small dessert bowls and chill overnight.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 85 calories, 9 grams protein, 14 grams carbohydrate, <1 gram fat, 4 mg. cholesterol, 2 grams fiber, 85 mg. sodium

From Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Pat Levine and Michele Bontempo-Saray

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