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Fat-Free Trifle
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Source:
Eat Great, Lose Weight from Prevention® (2000) p. 314
  15 ratings : 1 review

Fat-Free Trifle

This recipe tastes even better the next day. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 15 min
makes:8 servings

1large package (3.4 ounces) fat-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1package (10 ounces) fat-free pound cake, cut into 1/2” slices
1jar (10 ounces) all-fruit raspberry preserves
1/4cup orange juice
3ripe bananas, sliced
1.Prepare pudding according to package directions, using fat-free milk.
2.Arrange a single layer of cake in the bottom a deep glass bowl. Spread with one-third of preserves and sprinkle with a generous tablespoon of orange juice. Top with one-third of banana slices and one-third of pudding. Continue layering 2 more times, ending with pudding. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 0); Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate 68g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 48g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 4Exchanges: 1 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 4 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1/2 c Dairy, 1/4 c Fruits
©Copyright 2008, Rodale, Inc.

 
 
 
1 Review

 

Another keeper!
This Trifle recipe definatly gets better with time. I would recommend making it 2 days in advance, but you don't have to. I also used sugar free products where I was able. This recipe will go in my "keeper" pile!
Posted at 11:33 AM on September 4 2007 by Michelle W , Indiana PA