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By Dawn Hall, author of the Busy People’s Cookbook Series

This smooth flavor combination has just a hint of pineapple for a one-of-a-kind taste that everyone will enjoy.

2 (8 ounce) containers fat-free cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained, juice discarded
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon Splenda Granular
1/3 cup 30%-less-fat-bacon pieces
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

In a medium bowl with a spatula, stir together the cream cheese, pineapple, almond extract, Splenda, bacon, green onions, and lemon pepper seasoning. Cover and keep chilled until ready to eat.

I think this is best served with reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers.

Yield: 20 (2-tablespoon) servings

Calories: 37 (0% fat)
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Carbohydrate: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 169mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 very lean meat

Preparation time: 10 minutes

This rehearsal dinner buffet was created especially for Precious Moms by Dawn Hall, the author of the award winning Busy People’s Cookbook Series including the just released title: Busy People’s Super Simple Menus Cookbook, (137 healthy, home-style-meals made in 30-minutes or less); Slow Cooker Cookbook, Low-Carb Cookbook, Diabetic Cookbook, Christmas Cookbook, Low-Fat Cookbook, Busy People’s Down Home Cooking Without the Down Home Fat Cookbook and 7 Simple Steps to a Healthier You.  Her books are currently available at all fine bookstores and on the internet.  Her website is: www.Dawnhallcookbooks.com.