The serving Size is only one dip... so you may need some friends to share this with.
I ran the nutrition through at www.caloriecount.about.com and
got the below information.
Serving Size: 57 g (57 grams = 2.01061583 ounces)
Nutrition per Serving:
148 Calories, 87 Calories from Fat, 9.6g Total Fat, 3.2g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 2mg Sodium, 16.1g Total Carbs, 2.7g Dietary Fiber, 11.2g Sugars, 3.2g Protein
Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 9% - Calcium 2% - Iron 5%
Nutrition Grade: C+
Good points:
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
Bad points:
High in saturated fat
High in sugar
--- In Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com, "debbie7813932" <Debbie39321@...> wrote:
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> I don't want to sound dumb but what is the serving size? This sounds awesome to me but don't want to over do it.
>
> --- In Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com, "Chef Gloria 1030" <chefgloria1030@> wrote:
> >
> > Apple Chocolate Dips - 17g Carbs, 3g Fiber
> >
> > From: Today's Diet and Nutrition September 2011
> > This quick treat will indulge your sweet tooth but without packing on the calories. A dessert filled with antioxidants from the apples as well as from the heart-healthy dark chocolate, it's best served immediately.
> > Makes: 16 dips
> >
> > 2 Granny Smith apples, washed and dried
> > ½ cup lemon juice
> > 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
> > 1½ cup pistachio nuts, very finely chopped
> >
> > Cut the apples in half, then cut away the core. Slice each half into about four wedges.
> >
> > Put the lemon juice in a small shallow bowl. Dip each apple wedge into the lemon juice, blot off the juice, and set aside on a plate or piece of waxed paper.
> >
> > Place the semisweet chocolate in the top portion of a double boiler over medium heat. As the chocolate melts, stir until it is smooth.
> >
> > Spread the pistachio nuts across a flat plate or tray.
> >
> > Insert a toothpick halfway into the end of each wedge. Holding the wedge by the toothpick, dip about half of each apple wedge in the chocolate, twirling it to cover the end. (You may need to use a spoon or knife to help spread the chocolate evenly.) Set the wedges down on the pistachio nuts and press slightly so the nuts will adhere. Flip to coat the other side with nuts.
> >
> > Put the wedges in the refrigerator for a few minutes until the chocolate sets and then serve immediately.
> >
> > Makes: 16 dips
> > TD&N Nutrient Analysis: 153 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 2g Polyunsaturated Fat, 4g Monounsaturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 3mg Sodium, 17g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 3g Protein
> >
>
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Re: Apple Chocolate Dips - 17g Carbs, 3g Fiber
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