Holiday Pecan Fudge

Holiday Pecan Fudge

            Fudge is such an all-American favorite, especially around the holidays, but most healthy eaters figure it’s a definite no-no. I’m so pleased to prove them wrong. This recipe tastes rich and decadent, but because it’s made with nonfat milk and a moderate amount of chocolate and nuts , it’s good-for-you choice

Serves 8 @ pieces

 1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder

1 ¼ cups water

 ½ cup cornstarch

2/3 cup SPLENDA* Granular

 1 cup mini chocolates chips

¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans

  Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, combine dry milk powder, water, cornstarch, SPLENDA , and chocolate chips . Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and chocolate chips are melted , stirring constantly. Place saucepan on a wire rack. Stir in vanilla extract . Using an electronic mixer, beat on MEDIUM until mixture is light and fluffy. Fold in pecans, using a sturdy  spoon. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm. Cut into 16 pieces.

Each serving equals

HE: 1 Bread* 1 Fat * 1/3 Fat-Free Milk

1/2 Slider * 3 Optional Calories

208 Calories *8 gm Fat * 5 gm Protein

 29 gm Carbohydrate *66 Sodium

 161 mg Calcium *1 gm Fiber

DIABETICS EXCHANGES: 1 1/2Starch/ Carbohydrate

 1 Fat *1/2 Fat-Free Milk.