A lemon lover’s dream! Adapted from a contest-winning recipe held by the makers of Splenda brand sweeteners, these creamy and refreshing bars are the perfect cool-down treat for a hot summer day. To make serving a snap, run a sharp knife under hot water before slicing.

Makes 9 servings

Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
13/4 cups Splenda granulated sweetener, divided
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup lemon juice (about 1 to 11/2 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup light whipped topping

Instructions
1. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sweetener and the margarine until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, the remaining sweetener, the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Pour into the crust and smooth the top.
4. Cover the pan and place in freezer for at least 4 hours.
5. Before serving, allow to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut into 9 portions using a heated sharp knife.

Dare to Compare………………………………………………………………………. By using a sugar substitute in this recipe I eliminated 160 calories and 40 grams of sugar per serving—that’s the equivalent of 13 teaspoons of sugar in each bar!

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Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1 bar)
Calories 115 : Carbohydrate 15g (Sugars 6g) : Total Fat 4.5g
(Sat Fat 3g) : Protein 3g : Fiber 0g: Cholesterol 10mg : Sodium 70mg

Food Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate : Weight Watcher Point Comparison 2