snacks UNDER 100 calories

Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites

Sweet satisfaction in seconds.

Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

 

Ingredients

8 1/4-ounce squares bittersweet chocolate

4 teaspoons almond, cashew or pistachio butter

Directions

1. Top each chocolate square with 1/2 teaspoon nut butter of your choice (almond, cashew, pistachio).

Nutrition Facts

Calories 79, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 12 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 20 mg. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 0.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

 

Quick Pickles

Here's a way to make better-than-store-bought pickles in under an hour. The secret is pouring the hot vinegar mixture over slices of cold, crisp cucumber. These pickles have the perfect balance of sour and sweet - though closer to a "bread and butter" taste, they still satisfy the vinegar-loving pickle crowd. In our humble opinion, there's no reason to ever buy another jar of pickles.

Servings: 16 servings, about 1/4 cup each

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

 

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds pickling cucumbers, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup cider vinegar

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup light brown sugar

1 cup slivered onion

2 cloves garlic, slivered

1 teaspoon dill seed

1 teaspoon mustard seed

Directions

1. Place cucumber slices in a colander set in the sink. Sprinkle with salt; stir to combine. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse, drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

2. Meanwhile, combine cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, dill and mustard seed in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers; stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to bring to room temperature.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 10, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 16 mg.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

 

Ranch Dip & Crunchy Vegetables

Adults and kids alike love the tanginess of this ranch-style dip. By using nonfat buttermilk and low-fat mayonnaise for the creamy base we've cut the fat substantially and eliminated the saturated fat. It only takes 15 minutes to make and keeps for 3 days so it's perfect for a healthy snack in a pinch.

Servings: 6 servings, 2 1/2 tablespoons dip & 1 cup vegetables each

Prep: 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

 

Ingredients

1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk, 

1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, or 2 teaspoons dried

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

6 cups vegetables, such as baby carrots, sliced red bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli and cauliflower florets, cucumber spears, grape tomatoes

Directions

1. Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Serve the dip with vegetables of your choice.

Tips:
Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make "sour milk": mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the dip for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 61, Total Fat 1 g, Sodium 224 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 196 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 80%, Vitamin C 100%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

 

Indoor S'Mores

You don't have to sit around a fire to enjoy S'mores. Just be sure to watch them carefully under the broiler--the marshmallows can go from perfectly toasted to charcoal in a hurry.

Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Ingredients

2 whole graham crackers, broken in half

4 marshmallows

2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted 

Directions

1. Position oven rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat broiler.

2. Place graham cracker halves on a baking sheet; top each with 1 marshmallow. Broil, with the oven door ajar and watching carefully, until the marshmallows are golden brown, 45 to 75 seconds. Remove from the oven and drizzle each S'more with a little melted chocolate.

Tip:
Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 98, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 33 mg. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

 

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