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In a food processor or blender, combine Fiber One, cinnamon, salt, and the remaining tablespoon of Splenda, and blend until a breadcrumb-like consistency is achieved.

Cut banana in half widthwise and then lengthwise, so you have 4 pieces. Spray banana pieces (both sides) with nonstick spray. Roll banana pieces in the "breadcrumb" mixture, making sure to cover them entirely.

Cook banana slices in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, over medium heat, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crispy. Serve with chilled cream cheese frosting.

MAKES 1 SERVING

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Ingredients

3 cups halved and pitted sweet cherries, fresh or thawed if frozen

4 sheets (16 crackers) low-fat honey graham crackers

2 tablespoons fat-free liquid egg substitute

2 tablespoons no-sugar-added applesauce

2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated), divided

1 tablespoon brown sugar (not packed)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Dash of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine
cup of cold water with brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and half of the Splenda, stir well. In a medium pot, combine cherries with this mixture.

Heat cherry mixture over medium heat, stirring often. Once liquid thickens to a syrupy consistency and begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then transfer cherry mixture to a medium round baking dish. Set aside.

Next, break graham crackers into pieces and crush them (either in a food processor or blender, or by placing cracker pieces in a sealable plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin on the bag). Transfer crumbs to a microwave-safe dish and add egg substitute, applesauce, cinnamon, and remaining tablespoon of Splenda. Stir well.

Microwave cracker mixture for 1 minute. Use a fork to break up the toughened mixture as much as possible and then allow to cool for a few minutes.

Transfer cracker mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse until crumbly and uniform. Evenly distribute graham cracker topping over cherries.

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

These baked apples are CLASSIC! And they're great alone or with low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat ice cream, frozen yogurt, or regular yogurt. Yum!

Ingredients

4 medium Rome apples

1 can diet black cherry soda

½ no-calorie sweetener packet

Dash of cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Core apples. Place in a casserole dish. Pour the entire can of soda over apples. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweetener over apples.

Place dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, hot, or cold.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS