Yield: 1 serving
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese*
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or 1 tablespoon pecans plus 1 tablespoon raisins
Sugar substitute equal to 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 whole grain English muffin, toasted
ground cinnamon
1.
Combine the cottage cheese, pecans, and sugar substitute. Stir to mix
well and spread over the English muffin halves. Sprinkle some cinnamon
over the tops.
2. Place under a preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
Calories: 296
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 5.8 g
Fat: 12 g
Sat. Fat: 1.2 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Protein: 18 g
Sodium: 696 mg
Calcium: 230 mg
GI rating: moderate
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat
To reduce sodium: Use a no-added-salt brand of cottage cheese (-240 mg sodium).
