
This colorful and sweet side dish is perfect
to accompany chicken or pork.
Sweet Glazed Carrots
- 1 (16-ounce) package baby carrots
1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 pinch ground ginger
2 drops maple flavoring
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil some water in a saucepan over high
heat. Add carrots and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp tender;
drain. Place in a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.
- Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener,
pineapple juice, and molasses in a small saucepan. Bring to a
boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from
heat; stir in ginger and maple flavoring. Pour mixture over carrots.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flaked coconut and cranberries; toss
gently.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring after 20
minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
Note: This recipe has not been tested by
the SPLENDA® Test Kitchens.
Nutrients Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories
from Fat: 10; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol:
0mg; Sodium: 30mg; Total Carbs: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars:
10g; Protein: 1g
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch
Recipe and photograph 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.