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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and why don’t you prepare a delicious dessert for you and your love one that is High Fiber, Low Sodium and Low Cholesterol.

I found this Chocolate Fondue recipe at EatingWell , it’s very easy to make.

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon brewed espresso (see Kitchen Tip)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 banana, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
• 8 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
• 4 strawberries

1. Place chocolate, cream, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g fat (10 g sat, 2 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 7 g fiber; 81 mg sodium; 382 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value).
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 carbohydrate (other), 4 fat

TIP: Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have an espresso maker (or coffee makers), look for instant espresso powder at your supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Fondue forks or bamboo skewers

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