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Fruits

Ambrosia

Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:

  • 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 small grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 8-ounce containers fat-free lemon yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Directions:
1. Combine sectioned fruit in medium bowl. Add marmalade and vanilla and stir gently to coat all citrus sections.

2. Spoon equal amount into 4 glasses or fruit bowls. Spoon and spread 4 ounces of lemon yogurt on top of each portion and top with shredded coconut.

3. Chill for 20-30 minutes before serving

Nutritional Information (per serving): 314 calories, 1 gram total fat, 70 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, 5 dietary fiber, 100 mg. sodium, 0 grams cholesterol

Recipe courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more recipes and other information about fruits and vegetables visit: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/index.htm