Strawberry Banana Cups

Name: Strawberry Banana Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry gelatin powder; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice; 3 strawberries, sliced; 1 small firm banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 strawberries, halved for garnish

Writes Evelyn Savage of Belfair, Washington,"My husband and I like Jell-O salad now and then, but if I made a whole package, it goes to waste. This recipe makes just enough for two. You can substitute other gelatin flavors for variety."

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry gelatin powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 strawberries, sliced
1 small firm banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 strawberries, halved for garnish

Directions

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in apple juice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place sliced strawberries in the bottom of two individual serving dishes or 10-oz. custard cups. Stir bananas into gelatin mixture. Pour over strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with strawberry halves.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 107 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Originally published as Strawberry Banana Cups in Light & Tasty February/March 2004