Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate
A quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving.
From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006), The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
- 12 strawberries
Preparation
- Microwave chocolate in a small bowl on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.
- Dip strawberries in the melted chocolate.
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Nutrition
Per serving:
133 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 37 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Flavonols, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C.
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit