Fluffy Carrot Soufflé

Tender baby carrots give this soufflé a natural sweet flavor.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound baby carrots
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine carrots, water and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, covered for 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain.
3. Process carrots and butter until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
4. Combine flour, baking powder, and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener; add to carrot mixture and process until blended.
5. Add eggs, one at a time and process until blended.
6. Add vanilla and pulse 2 or 3 times.
7. Spoon mixture into a buttered 1 quart baking dish.
8. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

Makes 5 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/5 of recipe): Calories: 180; Calories from Fat: 120; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 150mg; Sodium: 450mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 5g.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 1/2 Fats.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.