Fruit Sparkles

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Classifications: Desserts

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1 package (4-serving size) sugar free gelatin, any flavor

1 cup boiling water

1 cup chilled fruit-flavored seltzer, sparkling

water, club soda or other sugar free

carbonated beverage

1 cup combined sliced bananas & strawberries

Instructions: Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add beverage. Chill until slightly thickened. Stir in fruit. Pour into individual dishes or medium serving bowl. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Garnish if desired. Makes 3 cups or 6 servings.

Suggested Combination: Lime flavor gelatin and 1 can (8 oz) pear halves in juice, drained. Raspberry flavor gelatin and 1 can (8 oz) fruit cocktail in juice or sliced peaches in juice, drained. Cherry flavor gelatin and 1 medium banana, sliced. Strawberry flavor gelatin and 1 cup sliced strawberries. Orange flavor gelatin and 1 cup drained mandarin orange sections or unsweetened crushed pineapple.

tHE NUTRITION INFORMATION APPLIES TO THE INGREDIENTS LISTED IN THE RECIPE.

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Background: Note: DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One serving equals 1/2 fruit; also, 25 calories, 50 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 0 fat.

Serves: 6

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