(NAPSA)—After all the hard work of getting into tip-top shape for the summer season, many folks have a tinge of guilt while they enjoy those traditional picnic dishes. Fortunately for summerfoodies everywhere, Liz Weiss, MS, RD and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD—better known as The Meal Makeover Moms—have partnered with the California Avocado Commission to put a healthy spin on a summerfavorite...pie. Desserts made with fresh, sea- sonal produce are a great way to celebrate the summer. With California avocados in season from spring to fall, they are a delicious ingredient for any summer dish, including dessert. The Meal Makeover Moms reimagined the traditional Key Lime Pie and developed a zesty California Avocado Yogurt Key Lime Pie recipe that combines limes, creamy Greek yogurt and avocados nestled inside a delicious homemade graham crackercrust. One might not immediately think of avocados as something to use in baking, but the versatile California avocado adds a creamy rich flavor to any recipe. In addition to their consistent quality and exceptional flavor, they also offer an array of nutritional benefits. California avocados are naturally sodium and cholesterol free and contain “good” fats (both poly- and monounsaturated fats), along with nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Since the greatest concentration is in the dark green fruit closest to the peel, The Meal Makeover Momssuggest nicking and peeling the skin from the avocado to get to the most nutrient-rich fruit. To view more of The Meal Makeover Moms’recipes or learn about California avocados, visit www.CaliforniaAvocado.com. Gently whisk in the hot coco- nut milk. Continue to whisk until the gelatin completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stir in the avocado mixture until well combined. 3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Carefully transfer to the refrigerator and chill, uncovered, until firm, about 3 hours. Garnish with optional toppings. (Store leftovers in the refrigerator and cover with plastic wrap.) Try enhancing key lime pie with delicious California avocados. California Avocado Yogurt Key Lime Pie Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 ripe Fresh California Avocados, quartered, peeled and seeded % cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt % 1 % % % 1 cup light agave nectar lime, zested tsp. vanilla extract cup light coconut milk cup lime juice envelope unflavored gelatin Graham Cracker Almond Crust (see make-ahead recipe below) Raspberries andlight whipped cream,for garnish (optional) Instructions 1. Place avocados in the bowl of a food processor with the yogurt, agave, lime zest and vanilla extract; pulse until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Set aside. 2. Place the coconut milk in a small saucepan andbring to low boil. Set aside. Place the lime juice in a large bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the juice and let stand 1 minute. Graham Cracker Almond Crust Ingredients % cup unsalted, whole roasted almonds 7 whole graham crackers (14 squares) 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar % tsp. salt 1 Thsp. unsalted butter, melted 1 egg white Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Place the almondsin the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the graham crackers, sugar and salt and pulse until finely ground. Add the butter and egg white and pulse until evenly moistened and combined. 3. Press the crumb mixture firmly on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until fragrant and golden. Cool completely before filling. Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 220; Total Fat 11 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1.5 g, Mono 6 g); Cholesterol less than 5 mg; Sodium 100 mg; Potassium 340 mg; Total Carbohydrates 27 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Total Sugars 19 g; Protein 6 g
