Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"It's nice to eat a good hunk of beef but you want a light dessert, too."
-Arthur Fiedler, Conductor

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Creamy, rich, low calorie dessert sauces begin with non-fat yogurt and a touch of honey. To this you can add almost anything -- fruit puree, cocoa powder, mint, vanilla extract....

Yogurt

Yogurt, like most dairy products now, contains a various amounts of fat. There is non-fat (0% fat), low-fat (usually 2% fat) and plain or whole milk yogurt (4% fat).

Yogurt is made by fermenting a milk with bacteria (a lactobacillus and a streptococcus species). These bacteria are happy to oblige in helping make the yogurt and are not dangerous to humans – in fact, it can aid with digestion.

4 ounces whole milk yogurt = 68 calories, 4 fat, 2g sat fat, <1g mono fat, 4g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 52mg sodium, 15mg cholesterol

4 ounces low-fat yogurt = 71 calories, 4g fat, 1g sat fat, <1g mono fat, 6g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 80mg sodium, 7mg cholesterol

4 ounces non-fat yogurt = 63 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g mono fat, 6g protein, 9g carbohydrates, 86mg sodium, 2mg cholesterol

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Grilled Pineapple with Creamy Balsamic Sauce

Servings = 2 | Serving size =4 ounces pineapple and sauce

Cooking Time = 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3.

This recipe makes good leftovers. The sauce will keep about 2 days in the refrigerator.

1/4 cup	non-fat yogurt
1 Tbsp	honey
1/2 tsp	pure vanilla extract
1 tsp	balsamic vinegar
8 ounces	fresh pineapple chunks
	fresh mint (finely chopped)
	spray grapeseed oil

Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract and vinegar in a small bowl. Wisk together until well blended. The sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a non-stick grill pan inside. While the oven is heating place the pineapple chunks onto wooden skewers. Leave a slight gap between each pineapple chunk. When the pan is hot sprinkle the chopped mint over the pineapple. Spray the pan very lightly with grapeseed oil and place the kabobs in the grill pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for 5 minutes and turn. Turn every 5 minutes cooking for a total of 15 minutes. Serve with the sauce in small dishes on the side.

 
 
 
Dr. Gourmet Healthy Recipes : Desserts : Grilled Pineapple with Creamy Balsamic Sauce

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