Fresh Strawberry Shortcakes
(makes 12 servings)
Biscuits:
refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray
1 1/4 cups (188 g) low-fat biscuit and baking mix
1 cup (240 ml) skim milk
1 packet artificial sweetener
6 cups (480 g) sliced fresh strawberries
12 tablespoons (180 ml) fat-free, no sugar added frozen whipped topping, thawed
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, Gas Mark 6). Lightly coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, milk, and sweetener, mixing until just combined.
Roll dough out on a floured surface or pat by hand into a circle 1/3 inch (.8 cm) thick.
Using a 2-inch (5 cm) biscuit cutter, cut out 6 biscuits, reusing scraps as needed. Place the biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of the biscuits with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes, until nicely browned and done. Take care to not let the bottoms get too brown.
Split the biscuits in half horizontally, placing a half in each of 12 dessert dishes. Top each with 1/2 cup (40 g) of the strawberries and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the whipped topping. Serve at once.
Per serving: 82 calories (12% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 159 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1/2 bread/starch, 1 fruit)