Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Summer Strawberry Orange Cups

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Summer Strawberry Orange Cups. These refreshing Summer Strawberry Orange Cups are made using Strawberries, Unflavored Gelatin, Cold Water, Boiling Water, Reduced Fat 2% Milk, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, and Vanilla. Beat the Summer Heat with Summer Strawberry Orange Cups! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Summer Strawberry Orange Cups
Nothing says summer quite like a strawberry bursting with juicy flavor. Quick and easy to make, these perfectly portioned desserts feature these delightful fruits!

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/6 of recipe

Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed, divided
1 packet (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Yield:
6 servings

Serving size:
1/6 of recipe

1. Cut 1 cup strawberries into thin slices; place in bottom of 6 (8-ounce) dessert bowls or custard cups.

2. Combine gelatin and cold water in small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add boiling water to softened gelatin; stir until completely dissolved.

3. Combine milk, orange juice concentrate and vanilla in medium bowl; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture until well blended. Pour evenly over sliced strawberries in bowls. Refrigerate 2 hours, or until completely set.

4. Slice remaining 1 cup strawberries; arrange on top of each dessert.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 89 calories, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 29 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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