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Appetizers, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Snacks

Mini Pizzas

February 11, 2011 admin Leave a comment

Easy as pie and so much better for you then the predone ones you get in the freezer section. These take just a moment to prepare and are done cooking in 3-4 minutes. You just can’t go wrong with this crowd pleaser. Serve as an appetizer, lunch, or a quick after school snack !

6 servings (1 bagel per serving)
120 calories per serving

6 mini bagels
1/4 c pizza sauce
1 t oregano flakes
1 t basil flakes
3/4 cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat broiler. Split the bagels and toast them lightly. Then spread with sauce and sprinkle with spices. Finally add the cheese and then broil 3-4 minutes to melt cheese. Add some crushed red pepper if you like it spicy !

Kid Friendly, Snacks

Caramel Dip

January 26, 2011 admin Leave a comment

Light on the caramel, heavy on the yummy cream cheese – – and a great dip for any fruit. I serve with apples. (1 large apple = 116 calories)

12 servings
102 calories per serving (1 serving = 2 T)

8 oz. low fat cream cheese
½ c caramel ice cream topping
½ c marshmallow fluff

Mix cream cheese and caramel then add marshmallow. Microwave 1 minute at 50% power, mix, then microwave in 15 second intervals until warm throughout (usually takes another 30 seconds total).

Serve with apple slices or other fruit.

Kid Friendly, Snacks

Ranch Popcorn

January 19, 2011 admin Leave a comment

Some of the simplest snacks are the best – adding ranch flavor to popcorn is just a match made in heaven. And this is so easy to do !

1 serving
184 calories per serving

6 c air popped popcorn (you can use microwave popcorn, but the calorie count goes up a bit)
2 t Molly McButter
2 t Dry ranch dressing mix
ICBINB Spray

Pop popcorn and spread out on a cookie sheet then spray with ICBINB and sprinkle with the Molly McButter. Then spray again and mix with the ranch dressing mix.

Appetizers, Snacks

Mushroom Tarts

January 17, 2011 admin Leave a comment

Savory umami goodness all in a nice little puff pastry package. These make great appetizers, sides, and snacks. The gruyere cheese is a perfect complement to the shallot and mushroom. This is a crowd pleaser !

9 servings
185 calories per serving

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 18 rounds
1 T oil
1 shallot, diced
1 lb. sliced mushrooms
Kosher salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 T chopped basil or parsley
¾ c grated Gruyere cheese (use sharp cheddar instead if you wish)
Pam

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Keep pastry rounds in the frig on a baking sheet so they remain cold. Heat oil and cook shallot 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 10 minutes then season with salt, pepper and herbs. A baking sheet with Pam and place 9 rounds on the sheet. Divide mushrooms onto the rounds. Then top with cheese and then with a pastry round. Bake 25 minutes.

Kid Friendly, Snacks

Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

November 29, 2010 admin Leave a comment

These are just scrumptious ! Another one of those snacks then when left unattended, they just seem to disappear 🙂 A nice healthy alternative for snacking.

9 servings
98 calories per serving

5 c popped popcorn
¼ c honey
¼ c creamy peanut butter

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Put popcorn in a large pan (like a roaster pan) and warm in the oven. In a small pan on medium heat, boil honey 1-2 minutes and then reduce heat and add peanut butter, mixing well. Drizzle the mixture over the popcorn and stir well. Tear off 9 ten inch pieces of wax paper and place a bit more than ½ c of the mix on each sheet then fold the corners up and form the popcorn mix into a ball. Store with the wax paper on the balls at room temperature.

Dessert, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Snacks

Fruit and Graham Bars

November 18, 2010 admin Leave a comment

So sweet, so yummy, so good ! This is a great dessert and a great snack. Looking for even lower calories, then use sugar free preserves. Use any flavor or combination on flavors you like 🙂

24 servings
95 calories per serving

2/3 c flour
2 c Golden Grahams cereal, crushed
½ c brown sugar
½ t cinnamon
1/3 c melted margarine
2/3 c apricot preserves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, cereal, sugar and cinnamon then stir in butter. Reserve ¾ c of the mix and press the rest of it into the bottom of a square 8×8 baking pan. Spread preserves over and then sprinkle with the rest of the cereal mix. Bake 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes and then cut.

Appetizers, Italian, Lunch, Vegetables

Eggplant Tomato Rounds

October 29, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Serve 4 rounds per person for lunch or lighten it up and serve one round as an appetizer for only 42 calories !

But I bet you can’t eat just one ! 🙂

4 servings
165 calories per serving (4 rounds)

2 small eggplants, peeled and cut into 8 slices each
2 T oil
½ t salt
⅛ t pepper
½ t garlic powder
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
½ t basil flakes
½ t oregano flakes
½ cup low fat provolone cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush both sides of each eggplant round with oil and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper then bake 5 minutes per side. Please a slice of tomato on each round and sprinkle with oregano and basil. Divide cheese among the rounds and bake 5 minute to melt the cheese.

Snacks

Popped Mushrooms

October 28, 2010 admin Leave a comment

A great low cal treat that is definitely out of the ordinary. Great mushroom flavor in a savory little treat.

1 serving
63 calories per serving

1 small can mushrooms, stems and pieces
1 t salt
½ t garlic powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ t basil flakes

Heat broiler. Drain mushrooms and lay on a paper towel to dry. Spread them on a cookie sheet and season. Cook 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven when just slightly crispy.

Sides, Snacks, Vegetables

Veggie Platter

October 9, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Veggies are good. Veggies are sweet. Veggies are full of fiber. Veggies are good for you.

Veggies are a pain in the butt to prep !

But if you do a whole big platter when you have time over the weekend, then you can eat off of it all week long 🙂

As a snack, dip veggies in low fat dressing. As a side to lunch or dinner, drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Chop up and use in soups, salads and stews. The possibilities are endless !

So take 1/2 hour over the weekend and get your veggie on !

MUFAs, Snacks

Candied Walnuts

October 8, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Think Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal – that is the flavor you get from this deliciously sweet treat. You can add or remove flavorings as you see fit – I added bunch more cardamom than the recipe calls for because I am addicted to it’s flavor 🙂 This is a perfect healthy treat with tons of MUFA for you ! The won’t last long – you might want to make 2 batches !

Makes 5 cups
2 T nuts = 129 calories

1 egg white
1 t water
5 c walnut pieces
1 c sugar
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
¼ t cardamom
1/8 t ground cloves
½ t salt
Pam

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with pam. Mix egg white with water and add nuts and mix well. Combine spices and toss with nuts. Spread on pan and cook 30 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.