HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (BREAKFAST): ALMOND RICOTTA CREME

1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 packet or 2 tsp. Splenda
1 tsp. slivered almonds

1.  Mix together the ricotta, almond extract ans Splenda
2.  Sprinkle with slivered almonds and serve chilled


Servings:  1
Serving Size: 1 recipe



Nutrition Information                             TIP:
Calories:  120                                          For a new flavor, substitute lemon extract
Fat:  5 g                                                   or vanilla extract for the almond extract.
Saturated Fa:  .5 mg
Cholesterol:  38 mg
Sodium :  155 mg

Carbohydrate:  24 g

Fiber: 0 g
Protein:  14 g


Serving Suggestions:
Add 15 grams of carbohydrate such as one slice of 100% whole wheat bread

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD