Lemon-Vanilla Custard

Don’t save this just for dessert-it makes a lovely breakfast, too.

YIELD: 4 generous servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup Splenda
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
• Pinch of salt
• Grated rind of 1/2 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. Put all the ingredients in a blender, and blend well.
3. Spray a 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray, and pour the mixture into it. (If you prefer, use individual custard cups.) Place the casserole or custard cups in a larger pan filled with hot water, and place the entire thing in the oven. Bake for 2 hours.
4. Remove from the oven and let it cool. Chill well before serving.

PER SERVING:

• Each with 8 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 13 grams of protein.