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Healthy Raspberry Desserts

Raspberries are loaded with pectin, a type of fiber that can lower cholesterol; they also contain cancer fighting ellagic acid and carotenoids. One cup of raspberries is only 75 calories but has 7.5 grams of fiber and is rich in Vitamin C.

Frozen Raspberry Desserts

Ingredients:
2 (3.5-ounce) cartons vanilla fat-free pudding
1 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup raspberries
8 paper muffin liners

Directions:
Line 8 muffin cups with paper muffin liners. Fold together the fat-free pudding and whipped topping. Stir in raspberries. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups; cover and freeze at least 2 hours.

Serve chilled.

Per serving: 39 calories, 8g carbohyrate, 0g protein, 0g fat.

Raspberry-Lemon Parfaits

Ingredients:
2 (8-ounce) cartons lemon low-fat yogurt
2 cups raspberries

Directions:
Layer the raspberries and yogurt evenly into 4 (6-ounce) parfait glasses, beginning and ending with raspberries.

Serves 4. Per serving: 183 calories, 5g protein, 1g fat and 40g carbohydrate.

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