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5/27/08 9:58 A

Acapulco Gold Pudding

A quick way to impress your family.

Serves 4

1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup (one 8-ounce can) crushed pineapple, packed in fruit juice, undrained
3/4 cup Dannon plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup (1 ounce) sliced almonds
1 teaspoon coconut extract*
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon flaked coconut
Sugar substitute to equal 2 teaspoons sugar
Dash ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons Cool Whip Free

In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix and dry milk powder. Add undrained pineapple and yogurt. Mix well using a wire whisk. Stir in almonds, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, and sugar substitute. Evenly spoon mixture into 4 dessert dishes. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon over top of each. In a small bowl, combine Cool Whip Free and remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract. Evenly garnish each with 1 full tablespoon topping mixture and 1 teaspoon coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1/2 Skim Milk, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat, 1/4 Protein, 1/2 Slider, 1 Optional Calorie
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168 Calories, 4 gm Fat, 6 gm Protein, 27 gm Carbohydrate, 402 mg Sodium, 182 gm Calcium, 1 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Fruit, 1 Fat, 1/2 Skim Milk

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