Balsamic Berries

1 pint strawberries
2 tsp. sugar
1 ½ tsp. balsamic vinegar

 

Wash berries, remove hulls, slice and place in glass bowl.  Sprinkle on sugar and let sit for 2 hours.  Berries may be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.  Just before serving, add  balsamic vinegar, stir and serve immediately.

 

Yield: 2 servings

This goes great on a small scoop of low fat ice cream, along with slivered almonds and a drizzle of chocolate sauce

 

PER SERVING: 
CALORIES: 60       
FAT: 0.5g   SATURATED FAT: 0g
SODIUM: 0mg                
CARBOHYDRATE: 15g    
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg           
PROTEIN: 1g
FIBER: 1

WeightWatchers Points:  1

 

Diabetic Exchange: 1 carbohydrate

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