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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Chocolate to the rescue!

JoAnna M. Lund King Features Syndicate The Spokesman-Review

When every minute counts and you have more commitments in your day than you have hours, you don’t have to forsake desserts — not even chocolate desserts. One bite of this ultra-quick delight and you’ll feel you have your world under control once again.

Chocolate Sunrise Pudding Treats

1 cup (8-ounce can) sliced peaches, packed in fruit juice, undrained

1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice

1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1/2 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

In a blender container, combine undrained peaches and orange juice. Cover and process on BLEND for 10 to 15 seconds or until mixture is smooth. In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and blended peach mixture. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in whipped topping. Evenly spoon mixture into 4 dessert dishes. Top each with 3/4 teaspoon pecans. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

•Each serving equals: 154 calories, 2 g fat, 5 g protein, 29 g carb., 400 mg sodium, 1 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat.