Strawberries and ‘cream’

The protein ‘cream’ can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days in a covered container and used as a dipper for other fruits or is lovely eaten plain. An ideal healthy sweet addition to a picnic or party.

Ingredients:

500g low fat cottage cheese or quark

2 tsp vanilla essence

1/8 tsp stevia

2-3 Tbsp water

800g fresh strawberries, washed and gently dried

Directions:

1. Blend cottage cheese, vanilla and stevia with a stick blender or food processor, adding water slowly to create the consistency you desire.

2. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes and serve with fresh strawberries.

Serves: 4

Nutritional Info (per serve):

Calories – 149

Protein – 16.6

Carbohydrate – 17.9

Fat – 0.5

This recipe ‘Strawberries and cream’ is virtually fat free, gluten free and contains no added sugar or artificial colours or flavours.