N0 MAYO BEAN SALAD

2  cans (15-oz) red kidney beans, drained
1/2  cup diced onion
1/2 cup sweet pickles, diced
1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
3 hard boiled eggs, diced
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp Splenda

Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a lid. Keep refrigerated until serving time. Refrigerate leftovers.

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HOMEMADE HAWAIIAN PUNCH

This is a great recipe to use when you need/want a low-sugar festive drink for children or diabetics.

2 cups light cranberry juice (I recommend Ocean Spray Lightstyle)
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice*
2 tbsp Splenda Granular (or 3 packets)
1 cup cold water
Fresh orange wedges to garnish glasses, if desired, or fresh orange slices to float in punch bowl.

Mix all the juices, Splenda, and water in a large pitcher or a punch bowl. Stir well to combine.
May be served in 8-oz glasses over ice or in punch cups for festive occasions. Garnish with oranges as described, if using.

Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: 45 calories, 11 g carbs, 1 g protein

Diabetic Exchange: 1 fruit
Weight Watchers Point: 1

 My idea for this recipe came from a Splenda cookbook. The photo is just a file photo.

WISHING YOU MUCH HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN 2018!