Monday, June 25, 2007

Great Grape Walnut Escape

In the summer heat, sometimes it's hard not to break down when the ice cream truck comes around. You want something cool and creamy to help you bear the sweltering heat, but you don't want that cool-and-creamy snack to sabotage your beach-ready efforts. Luckily, Judith Feola Gordon, Registered Dietitian and founder of "Nutritiously Delicious," has found a great low-cal chilly treat.
Try the 'Grape Walnut Escape' recipe for a great antioxidant rich summer treat.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup seedless green grapes
1 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup light or low fat sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp finely chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp brown sugar
Pre-mix sour cream, sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, almond extract. Pre-mix finely chopped walnuts and brown sugar. Place grapes in bowl, fold in sour cream mixture. Place in serving dish or individual cups. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Chill. This recipe makes six servings at only 133 calories per serving! Enjoy!
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