Makes 1 servings

Ingredients:

1 raw apple
6 oz water
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp Butter Buds
8 packets Splenda
2 Tablespoons Torino or DaVinci Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup


Directions:

Core apple, slice it and cut slices in chunks
Set apple aside.
Mix water thoroughly with remaining ingredients
and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes (until slightly thickened)
Put apple into two individual serving dishes
pour liquid over them.
Cover, cut hole to vent.
Microwave until tender, about 5 minutes.
Cool before serving. 

IF DESIRED - Crumble one plain butter cookie and pour over cookie
just before serving BUT must add additional calories for cookie.

Makes 2 Servings.
1/2 = 1 serving =
Calories: 56
Net Carbs  12 grams
Protein less than 1 grams

 

 
Makes 12 servings 

Ingredients:

1 large onion
1 cup Baby Carrots (5 oz)
1 parsnip (5 oz)
2 stalks celery
1 cup raw mushrooms
1/2  cabbage head (large)
1 can green beans (14 oz)
1 can diced ready-cut tomatoes (14 oz )
4 cups beef broth
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Basil
1 package Splenda

Directions:

Peel parsnip, and cut all vegetables into small chunks,
of the same approximate size.
Pour beef broth, canned tomatoes and water into stock pot.
Add remaining vegetables.
Add seasonings.
Bring to a boil, then turn down neat to a gentle simmer,
and cook for approximately 2 hours.. (in about 30 minutes veggies will be tender). 

Makes12 Servings.
1 cup is 1 serving =
Calories: 45
Net Carbs  7 grams
Protein 2.7 grams

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Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 packages Splenda
1 slice wheat bread
1 tablespoon milk

Directions:

Spray skillet with non-stick coating,
and place over medium-high heat
Slightly toast or dry out bread
Mix liquid together
Soak dry bread in liquid mixture
Grill bread in hot skillet
If desired, Sprinkle another package of Splenda
and cinnamon over top and eat.

Makes1 Serving.=
Calories: 180
Net Carbs 12.5 grams
Protein 11.2 grams

Makes 15 servings 

Ingredients:

1 yellow cake mix, prepared per package instructions
1 can pineapple, crushed, canned in own juice (20 oz ) undrained
1 cup granulated sugar
1 4oz package of instant vanilla pudding, prepared per package instructions
8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed
1 cup dried Coconut, flaked or shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray non-stick coating on a rectangular baking pan
Prepare cake mix as directed on package.  Pour into prepared pan,
Bake 30 to 35 minutes in 350 degree oven
While cake is aking, combine pineapple and sugar in saucepan.
Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Remove cake from oven, and pierce holes in cake with a fork.
Pour pineapple mixture over warm cake.
Prepare instant pudding mixture according to package directions.
Before pudding totally sets up, spread over warm cake,
and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. 
Before serving, cover top of cake with Cool Whip,
and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Cut 5 x 3 for 15 pieces.

TO Toast Coconut:  Spread in a thin layer on a cookie sheet.
Place in a 350 degree oven.
Watch very closely, because once it begins to brown, it can burn quickly.
Stir as often as needed to ensure it browns evenly.
Cool coconut before placing on topping.

Makes15 Servings.
1/15 is 1 serving =
Calories: 370
Carbs 56 grams
Protein 2.3 grams