Tag: snacks

  • Fruit and Almond Smoothie

    Fruit and Almond Smoothie

    How to Make Fruit and Almond Smoothie

    Start your morning off with this refreshing smoothie. Almond milk is lower in carb than regular milk and is great for people with milk or lactose intolerance.


    5 min prep time


    2servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth and thick.
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    Nutrition facts

    2 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2.5g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.7g

        4%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      110mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%

    • Protein
      5g

    Ingredients

    frozen strawberries and peaches
    1 cup

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup

    unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup

  • Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops

    Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops

    How to Make Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops

    You can make this recipe with any fruit and flavor of yogurt. Try mango chunks with pineapple yogurt, or kiwi halves with strawberry yogurt. You could also try other toppings like coconut or sprinkles instead of pecans.


    10 min prep time


    6servings


    2 pops

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Line a small baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.

    2. Insert the cake pop sticks into the top part of the strawberry. Do not pierce through the end of the strawberry.

    3. Dip each strawberry in the yogurt, shaking so that each strawberry is thinly coated. Use a spoon to help coat the strawberries if needed.

    4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pecans over each coated strawberry.

    5. Place the strawberry pops on the baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until the yogurt is frozen. Once the pops are frozen, remove from the wax paper and serve or put in a freezer zip top bag.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 pops


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      55

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.3g

        2%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      5mg

      <1%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      95mg

      2%

    Ingredients

    pecans (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    cake pop sticks
    12

    blueberry Greek yogurt (non-fat)
    1/2 cup

    strawberries (hulled)
    12

    Wax paper
    1

  • Fruit and Cheese Kababs

    Fruit and Cheese Kababs

    How to Make Fruit and Cheese Kababs

    These pretty kabobs are a great snack for kids and adults. Fruit and cheese are tasty combination of carbohydrates and protein, and will leave you feeling satisfied.


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    1 kabab

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. To make skewers, alternate strawberries, grapes, kiwi slices, and cheese on one skewer (4 strawberry halves, 4 grapes, 2-3 kiwi slices and 3 pieces cheese per skewer).

    2. Repeat the process for the remaining 3 skewers.

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 kabab


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      90

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      150mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      12g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        9g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      5g

    • Potassium
      192mg

      4%

    Ingredients

    kiwi(s) (peeled and sliced)
    2

    strawberries (hulled and cut in half)
    8

    grapes
    16

    light string cheese sticks (each cut into 4 pieces)
    3

    wooden skewers
    4

  • Fresh Black Bean Salsa

    Fresh Black Bean Salsa

    How to Make Fresh Black Bean Salsa

    This salsa is better than anything you will buy in a jar! It’s delicious, quick, and uses all fresh ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. If you don’t want to serve it with chips, try it with cucumbers, celery or jicama. It would also make a great topping for tacos!


    5 min prep time


    8servings


    10 chips with 1/4 cup salsa

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except chips.
    2. Serve salsa in a bowl with chips on the side.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      10 chips with 1/4 cup salsa


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.9g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      125mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      22g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      250mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    tortilla chips (multigrain, scoops)
    80

    canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 cup

    large tomatoes (diced)
    2

    finely diced onion (finely diced)
    1/4 cup

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    Juice of 1 small lime
    1

    finely chopped fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup

  • Fall Granola with Pumpkin Seeds

    Fall Granola with Pumpkin Seeds

    How to Make Fall Granola with Pumpkin Seeds

    This granola can make a satisfying snack on it’s own or your can use it to top yogurt or oatmeal. This recipe uses agave nectar, a popular alternative to sugar or honey. However, you should still count the carbs in agave like any other carbohydrate and keep portions small.


    10 min prep time


    14servings


    1/3 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together agave nectar and Splenda Brown Sugar blend.
    3. In a medium bowl, mix together all remaining ingredients. Pour agave nectar over mixture and stir to coat.
    4. Spread oat mixture on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and store in airtight container.
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    Nutrition facts

    14 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/3 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.9g

        5%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      23g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        11g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      110mg

      2%

    Ingredients

    agave nectar
    1/3 cup

    low-calorie brown sugar substitute
    3 tbsp

    old-fashioned rolled oats
    2 cup

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    ground nutmeg
    1/8 tsp

    roasted pumpkin (pepita) seeds
    2/3 cup

    cranberries (dried)
    2/3 cup

    walnuts (chopped)
    1/2 cup

  • Dipping Sauce for Mini Baked Crab Cakes

    Dipping Sauce for Mini Baked Crab Cakes

    How to Make Dipping Sauce for Mini Baked Crab Cakes

    This dipping sauce is perfect for our Mini Baked Crab Cakes and is a cinch to make!


    8servings


    1 Tbsp.

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. To make a dipping sauce for mini baked-crab cakes, combine 1/2 cup reduced sugar apricot preserves with 1 Tsp. Thai style chili garlic sauce (or other hot sauce) and 1 Tsp. reduced sodium soy sauce in a bowl and
    2. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 Tbsp.


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      25

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      35mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      6g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      0g

    Ingredients

    Thai style chili garlic sauce ((or other hot sauce))
    1 tsp

    no-sugar-added apricot preserves (reduced sugar)
    1/2 cup

    soy sauce (reduced sodium)
    1 tsp

  • Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

    How to Make Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer. They’re a quick and easy choice for any holiday party or weekend get-together.


    12servings


    1/2 large egg

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place the eggs in a small saucepan so that they won’t bounce or move around and crack. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Immediately turn off and cover. Let sit for 15-18 minutes to continue cooking. Pour out the hot water. Shake the eggs in the pan to crack the shells. Add cold water and let sit. (This will make them easier to peel.)
    2. Peel the eggs and cut them in half vertically. Remove yolks, place them in a small bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Fill egg whites with mixture. Garnish with sliced grape tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced radishes, sliced scallions, or a drop of caviar or truffle paste. (Garnishes are optional.)
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    Nutrition facts

    12 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 large egg


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      45

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%

    • Cholesterol
      95mg

      32%

    • Sodium
      70mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      1g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        0g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      35mg

      <1%

    Ingredients

    large eggs
    6

    light mayonnaise (plus 1 tsp)
    2 tbsp

    mustard powder (dry)
    1/8 tsp

    Pinch of salt
    1 pinch

    freshly ground black pepper
    1

  • Curried Roasted Beet Hummus

    Curried Roasted Beet Hummus

    How to Make Curried Roasted Beet Hummus

    This unique version of hummus can be made with red beets as well and should be served with crudite or whole grain pita chips. If you like it spicy, add 1/4 Tsp. (or more depending on how spicy you want it) of ground cayenne pepper to the ingredients when blending.


    1 hr prep time


    8servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place unpeeled beets and garlic on a large sheet of foil. Spray generously with cooking spray and fold foil to make an air tight packet. Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes or until beets are fork tender. Set aside to cool, then peel the beets.
    2. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
    3. Serve room temperature or chilled.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      40

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.3g

        2%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      25mg

      1%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%

    • Protein
      1g

    Ingredients

    whole fresh golden beets (about 4 medium sized beets, destemmed and washed)
    1/2 lbs

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    garlic (peeled)
    3 clove

    tahini
    2 tbsp

    lemon juice
    3 tbsp

    ground sweet curry powder
    1 tbsp

    salt (optional)
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

  • Crispy Asian Kale

    Crispy Asian Kale

    How to Make Crispy Asian Kale

    This is an incredible snack and a great alternative to chips. Use it as a side dish or an appetizer at a party!


    5 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    6servings


    1 1/2 cups

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, and garlic powder.
    3. Toss the kale in dressing to coat and spread kale in one layer onto the two baking sheets. Do not overload the baking sheets with kale. Use a third baking sheet if needed.
    4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the kale is crispy.
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 1/2 cups


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.4g

        2%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      120mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      9g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      380mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    lower sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    low-calorie brown sugar substitute
    1 tbsp

    garlic powder
    1 tsp

    bagged chopped kale
    1 (16-oz) package

  • Coconut Curry Trail Mix

    Coconut Curry Trail Mix

    How to Make Coconut Curry Trail Mix

    This quick and satisfying snack is great when you need something to take with you that wont spoil. You can portion out 2 Tbsp. servings in snack-size containers to help with portion control.


    5 min prep time


    24servings


    2 Tbsps.

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium plastic container place almonds, peanuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds and coconut. Spray mixture evenly with cooking spray and then sprinkle on curry powder. Place lid on plastic container and gently shake contents to mix well.
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    Nutrition facts

    24 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 Tbsps.


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%

    • Protein
      4g

    Ingredients

    curry powder
    1/4 tsp

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    sunflower seeds
    1/4 cup

    sweetened coconut flakes
    3 tbsp

    chocolate chips
    1/4 cup

    whole roasted almonds
    1 cup

    unsalted peanuts
    1 1/2 cup