This recipe, when compared to a full sugar recipe, has a 39% reduction in calories, a 41% reduction in carbohydrates and a 67% reduction in sugar.

Minted Raspberries

4 (half pints) fresh raspberries
1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
8 mint leaves

1. Mash half of the raspberries with a fork or puree briefly in a food processor or blender.
2. Strain raspberries through a fine strainer or sieve into a mixing bowl to remove seeds.
3. Chop (or julienne) mint leaves finely.
4. Add SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular lemon juice and mint to strained raspberries. Stir.
5. Add remaining raspberries and stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve within six hours.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrients Per Serving: Serving Size 1/2 cup Total Calories 35, Calories from fat 0, Total fat 0 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Total Carbohydrate 8 g, Sugars 3 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 fruit.

Recipe created by Gale Gand,.

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.