| Servings: | 12 |
| Author Notes: |
This diabetic friendly recipe was given to us by diabetic cooking guru Marilyn Helton. Marilyn always says, "A diagnosis of diabetes does NOT have to be a culinary death sentence." And she's got the recipes to prove it. Garnish with a dollop of light non-dairy whipped topping. For more diabetic friendly recipes and diabetic cooking tips, visit Marilyn's website Cinnamon Hearts. |
| Ingredients: |
Light Biscuit Mix: 6 cups unbleached white flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2/3 cup unsalted stick margarine Shortcake: 2 cups light biscuit Mix 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Strawberries and Cream Filling: 4 tablespoons sugar (or equivalent sugar sub.) 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons sugar (or equivalent sugar sub.) |
| Instructions: |
Light Biscuit Mix - Yield: 6-1/2 cups mix In a large bowl with a wire whisk, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in margarine with pastry blender until crumbly. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four weeks. The nutrient analysis is included with the shortcake recipe. Strawberry Shortcake Sprinkle 4 tablespoons sugar over strawberries in one bowl. Combine yogurt, sour cream, vanilla, and 2 teaspoons sugar in another bowl. Remove shortcake from pan by running a knife around the edge and inverting. Spread half of the strawberry mixture on one layer of shortcake. Place the other shortcake layer on top. Top with remaining mixture. Before serving, top with yogurt and sour cream mixture. Per Serving (made with sugar and without whipped topping):173 Cal 4g Fat 30g Carb 4g Protein 2mg Cholesterol 212 mg Sodium Diabetic Exchanges: |
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