Mini Cherry-Almond Clafoutis

ACTIVE TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 35 min. SERVES: 4

4 eggs

2 cups (16 oz.) fat-free plain cottage cheese 6 tbsp. sugar substitute, like Monk Fruit in the Raw 1 tsp. almond extract

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups fresh cherries, halved and pitted

Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, sugar substitute, almond extract and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Divide cherries evenly among six 8 oz. ramekins. Pour batter over cherries; bake 25 to 30 min. or until center is set and edges are golden-brown. Cool completely. Garnish with additional fresh cherries and powdered sugar, if desired. Per serving: Cal. 250 Pro. 19g Carb. 39g Fiber 2g Sug. 16g Chol. 196mg Sod. 531mg Total fat: 4g Sat. 2g Trans. 0g

HEALTH BONUS

Sharpen thinking with eggs. The choline in this staple stimulates the production of a brain chemical that improves focus by 38 percent.