Pineapple-Rum Frozen Yogurt

From EatingWell: July/August 1997 — Subscribe Now!

Jazz up store-bought frozen yogurt with this quick pineapple-rum mixture.

4 servings, 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple,drained
3 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 pint nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt,softened
4 tablespoons sweetened, flaked coconut, toasted (optional, see Tip)

Preparation

Combine pineapple, rum and brown sugar in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Place frozen yogurt in a mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to mix in pineapple-rum mixture. Cover and freeze for 15 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Scoop frozen yogurt into 4 serving dishes and top with toasted coconut, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

Tip: To toast coconut: Place coconut in a small dry skillet and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes or spread in a shallow baking dish and bake at 350°F until light golden and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 166 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 1 g fiber; 66 mg sodium; 297 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (18% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate