100 Calorie Snacks and Treats: March 2014

hl - Salmon Canapes With Horseradish Cream

Photo: Sang An

Enjoy these low-calorie snacks and treats when the mid-afternoon munchies strike, or when you get those midnight snack cravings. These snacks are easy and guilt-free!

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Bean and Corn Salsa

Photo: Jan Smith

"I came up with this recipe when my crop of tomatoes was much more plentiful than I expected. It's delicious, healthful, and perfect for chips, baked potatoes, and grilled chicken." -Sherri Matheson, Wadsworth, OH
Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

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Gingersnaps with Crystallized Ginger

Photo: Sang An

Snap a little extra ginger on top of this classic recipe for a crispy, crunchy cookie that everyone loves.
Gingersnaps with Crystallized Ginger Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Pinwheels

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Make quick and easy appetizer pinwheels with sandwich bread, cream cheese and prepared pesto.
Creamy Pesto Pinwheels Recipe

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Cardamom Cookies

James Carrier

The bakers in Evelyn Mount's family have a long tradition of spicing sweet rolls and cookies with the delicate flavor of cardamom. These buttery, horseshoe-shaped cookies make the perfect treat!

Cardamom Cookies Recipe

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Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Photo: Miki Duisterhof; Styling: Stephana Bottom

This Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip pairs perfectly with celery, carrots, and various crackers. Take a dip when you need a snack!

Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe

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Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Oxmoor House

You won't believe that each one of these decadent cookies has only 52 calories. If that doesn't sound like the perfect midnight treat, then we don't know what does.

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

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Maple-Chile Popcorn

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Try this new, spicy and sweet twist on popcorn for a fun snack. You can adjust the amount of ground red pepper to fit your preferences.

Maple-Chile Popcorn Recipe

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Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Try these nutritious cookies with a cold glass of milk for breakfast on the go.
Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies Recipe

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Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

Photo: Iain Bagwell

This elegant and quick appetizer will wow your party guests, but these stuffed peppers also double as a tasty snack that you can have all to yourself.

Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus Recipe

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Banana Bread

Photo: Oxmoor House

The sweetness in this whole wheat banana bread comes mostly from the four bananas.

Banana Bread Recipe

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Stuffed Potato Skins

Oxmoor House

Some people serve these stuffed potato skins at their get-togethers and parties, but with only 55 caleries per wedge, some people keep them all to themselves as a snack. We don't judge.

Stuffed Potato Skins Recipe

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Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Currants, and Herbs

This snack is made by stuffing grape leaves with rice, currants, and lots of herbs like parsley, mint, and dill.

Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Currants, and Herbs Recipe

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Chocolate-Pine Nut Meringue Smooches

BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

These meringue cookies are crisp on the outside, and the light and fluffy interier is full of toasted nuts and chocolate.

Chocolate-Pine Nut Meringue Smooches Recipe

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Spiced Fried Chickpeas

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker

Plain chickpeas are a healthy and crunchy snack all on their own, so try this spicy version for a fun twist!

Spiced Fried Chickpeas Recipe

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches

Karry Hosford

Creamy peanut butter filling is sandwiched between chocolate meringues, creating a flavor reminiscent of chocolate-peanut butter cups.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches Recipe

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Drops

Photo: Oxmoor House

No-bake cookies make even the most oven-shy baker look like a hero. You’ll see them at bake sales, fundraisers, and in millions of homes across the country as an after-school snack. We've cut out a lot of the unnecessary butter and added chocolate chips, providing firmness, texture, and a great gloss to these cookies.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Drops Recipe

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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip

Oxmoor House

Blue cheese amps up the flavor for a little twist on the traditional artichoke appetizer. The dip holds up well for about two hours after the cook time. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices.
Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip Recipe

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Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons

Photo: Marcus Nilsson; Styling: Robyn Glaser

Cardamom adds an exotic sweet flavor to Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons. Coconut gives these drops cookies their chewy, dense texture. The combination adds an elegant addition to your dessert table.
Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons Recipe

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Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa

Photo: Joseph De Leo; Styling: Thom Driver

With only 35 calories per serving, this Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa will satiate your snack craving, guilt free!

Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Spiced Pecans

Photo: Oxmoor House

Not only are these a sweet and crunchy snack, you can sprinkle them over low-sugar ice cream for a quick and easy dessert.
Spiced Pecans Recipe

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Brown Butter Sandies

James Carrier

These cookies get their nutty flavor from brown butter, and are spiced with cardamom. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a few of these cookies!

Brown Butter Sandies Recipe

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Chimichurri Romaine Spoons

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Becker

These fresh mini salads have the tangy, garlicky flavor of Argentine chimichurri sauce.
Chimichurri Romaine Spoons Recipe

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Caprese Skewers

Oxmoor House

Insalata Caprese is a simply prepared Italian salad made from vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and olive oil. We've taken similar ingredients and threaded them onto wooden skewers to create these bursting-with-flavor handheld appetizers.
Caprese Skewers Recipe

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Crab Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

Photo: Oxmoor House

Numerous variations of crab cakes exist, and this one takes its cue from Cajun cuisine. A quick sauté on the cooktop crisps them on the outside without saturating them in oil.
Crab Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade Recipe

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Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

Oxmoor House

By making your own potato chips, you can greatly reduce the amount of calories, fat content and sodium. Use Russet or Idaho baking potatoes for these chips.

Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips Recipe

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Coconut Biscotti

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Standing the cookies eliminates the traditional step of flipping them halfway through baking. Chocolate lovers can stir 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips into the batter or dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate.
Coconut Biscotti Recipe

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Crab Salad on Cucumber Rounds

James Carrier

This citrusy crab salad on crunchy cucumber rounds makes a refreshing and filling snack.

Crab Salad on Cucumber Rounds Recipe

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Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite

Mild milk chocolate allows the triple hit of nutty goodness to come forward in these creamy truffles. They're easy to make and you won't be able to eat just one!

Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles Recipe

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Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Photo: Oxmoor House

Prepare the mayonnaise mixture and cook the steak up to a day in advance. There's no need to reheat it; just slice the steak about an hour ahead, and leave at room temperature.
Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise Recipe

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Very Berry Tarts

Randy Mayor

These Very Berry Tarts are made with phyllo shells, so they're easy to prepare and come together quickly! You'll be munching on the tiny berry tarts in no time.

Very Berry Tarts Recipe

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Salmon Canapes With Horseradish Cream

Photo: Sang An

Canapes aren't just appetizers anymore. There are 35 calories per three pieces, so try these when those snack cravings come around.

Salmon Canapes With Horseradish Cream Recipe

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100 Calorie Snacks and Treats

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Bean and Corn Salsa

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Gingersnaps with Crystallized Ginger

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Creamy Pesto Pinwheels

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Cardamom Cookies

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Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Maple-Chile Popcorn

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Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies

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Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

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Banana Bread

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Stuffed Potato Skins

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Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Currants, and Herbs

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Chocolate-Pine Nut Meringue Smooches

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Spiced Fried Chickpeas

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Drops

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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip

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Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons

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Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa

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Spiced Pecans

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Brown Butter Sandies

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Chimichurri Romaine Spoons

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Caprese Skewers

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Crab Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

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Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

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Coconut Biscotti

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