Pecan-Apple Custards

Uunsweetened applesauce, fat-free milk, and oatmeal transform traditional custard into a yummy good-for-you treat.

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Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat four 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Place the ramekins in a 15x10-inch baking pan. Set aside.

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  • Combine applesauce, milk, egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and maple flavoring in a medium bowl. Stir in chopped apple and rolled oats. Divide mixture among the prepared ramekins.

  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Sprinkle with pecans and, if desired, powdered sugar. Serve warm. If desired, top with vanilla yogurt.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, we recommend Sweet 'N Low Brown or Sugar Twin Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: same as below, except 115 cal., 13 g carbo., 59 mg sodium. Exchanges: 0.5 other carbo. Carb Choice: 1.

To toast nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 serving
Per Serving:
154 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 23g; dietary fiber 2g; fat 6g; saturated fat 2g; cholesterol 8mg; sodium 63mg.
Exchanges:

1 fat, 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fruit
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