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Lighter Ambrosia

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SERVES: 6

CHILL TIME: 2 Hr

Our Lighter Ambrosia can still be classified as the "nectar of the Gods," minus the guilt! The sweet, creamy and fruity flavors are practically unbeatable. We've made a classic even better.

What You'll Need

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, in their own juice, rinsed and drained
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, in their own juice, drained
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 packets Spenda
1 teaspoon coconut extract

What to Do

In a medium bowl, combine orange sections, pineapple chunks, coconut, and marshmallows.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, sugar substitute, and coconut extract. Add to orange mixture. Mix gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 4.4
Total Fat 0.5g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.6mg 0 %
Sodium 28mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Sugars 13g 0 %

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Toni

Apr 27, 2021

Leave a comment...can't pull up nutritional value on these recipes. Can you help?

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Test Kitchen Team

Apr 28, 2021

Yep! Just hit the Show More button on the Nutritional information bar. :)

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dmann9161 5532553

Oct 18, 2019

by adding an extra egg and replacing the oil with butter and the water with milk will give a a moister cake that is delish

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marilynron06 7338039

Nov 12, 2018

The nutritional info for sugar at 22g sounds way to high for a diabetic. My husband is working to get his blood sugar readings down and I would be fearful to use this recipe??

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Test Kitchen Team

Nov 16, 2018

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us. We've reworked this recipe so the sugar has been lowered significantly.

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sjgranmom 0382075

Feb 22, 2016

Sondralucy, I too, wish they would show serving size on this and other recipes. I have a couple of Diabetic cookbooks where they don't show the serving size either. Frustrating.

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 23, 2016

Hello! The serving size for this recipe is located at the top right of the page, below the Print/Notes box. We always provide complete nutritional information, including serving size, with all of our recipes. If you do encounter a recipe that doesn't have this information, please feel free to leave a comment on that particular recipe and we'll be sure to fix that right away! Thank you for your comment.

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deesjulia72 2968959

Aug 31, 2015

I made this and it was very good. Serving size is approximately 1 cup per sondralucy's inquiry.

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sondralucy

Aug 31, 2015

Wish you would show serving size and not just servings per recipe . As a diabetic I've been taught to readSERVING SIZE. In relationship to number of carbs. s