MUFFIN PAN SNACKS

"Keep a tray of these in your refrigerator to have on hand for quick snacks. In place of orange and carrot, try any of the variations below."

1 (4-serving size) pkg. JELLO-O brand sugar-free Gelatin, any desired flavor
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Ice cubes
1 medium orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup shredded carrot

Completely dissolve jello in boiling water.

Combine cold water and enough ice cubes to measure 1 cup. Add to jello; stir till slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Add orange and carrot.

Chill until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Place foil baking cups in muffin pans, or use small individual molds which have been lightly sprayed with Vegetable non-stick coating spray. Spoon jello mixture into cups, filling each cup about 2/3rds full.

Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Peel away foil cups carefully (or dip molds in warm water 2-5 seconds to unmold).

Makes 2 3/4 cups or 6 servings
Source: the Sugar-free Jello Cookbook

VARIATIONS:
Substitute 1 can (16 oz.) drained fruit cocktail OR 1 can (17 oz.) drained and finely chopped peaches OR 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh fruit or veggies for the orange and carrot. For the canned fruits, use those packed in water or unsweetened fruit juice.

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FRUITED JELLO AND COTTAGE CHEESE

1 16 oz. container lowfat cottage cheese
1 (4-serving size) pkg. Orange flavored JELLO, sugar-free
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Ice cubes
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained

Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor container; cover. Blend until smooth; set aside.

Completely dissolve the jello in boiling water. Combine cold water and enough water to make 1 1/4 cups. Add to jello; stir until slightly thickened. Remove ice; stir in oranges.

Divide cottage cheese among 8 individual serving dishes. Spoon jello mixture over cottage cheese.

Chill till set, about 2 hours.

Makes 4 cups or 8 servings

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CHERRY YOGURT CUPS

1 pkg. (4 serving size) sugar-free jello, any flavor 3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water*
Ice cubes
1 (8 oz.) container vanilla lowfat yogurt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Completely dissolve jello in hot water.

Combine cold water and enough ice to make 1 cup. Add to jello; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Stir in yogurt and vanilla. Pour into 5 individual dishes.

Chill until set., about 30 minutes. Garnish if desired with fresh fruit, etc.

*For extra flavor, substitute 1/2 cup fruit juice for the cold water.

Makes 2 1/2 cups or 5 servings

Adapted from unknown source