Easy Boston-Style Baked Beans

This is a recipe that we have made quite often. It's easy to prepare and really yummy -- especially on a cold, rainy day. I found the original recipe on a Splenda recipe card. I've adapted it a bit to make it simpler to prepare. I love recipes that you can pop in the oven and let cook while you get to go do something else instead of standing in front of the stove!

Easy Boston-Style Baked Beans

3 (15 oz) cans navy beans, or white beans

1 (15oz) can light kidney beans

3/4 cup real bacon bits (or cooked bacon)

1 medium onion

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

2 tablespoons robust molasses

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Drain beans and reserve 1 1/4 cups liquid.
3. Place all of the ingredients into a 3-quart baking dish.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Serve with corn bread and honey butter.

Nutrition info: Calories 140, protein 9g, fat 3g, carbohydrates 21g, fiber 5g, cholesterol 5mg, sodium 520mg, sugar 3g

Positive thought for the day: Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours. Swedish Proverb