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100 Calorie Snacks and Treats

February 28, 2014
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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

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"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
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Gingersnaps with Crystallized Ginger

Credit: Photo: Sang An
Snap a little extra ginger on top of this classic recipe for a crispy, crunchy cookie that everyone loves.
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Creamy Pesto Pinwheels

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom
Make quick and easy appetizer pinwheels with sandwich bread, cream cheese and prepared pesto. 
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Cardamom Cookies

Credit: 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!


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Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Credit: 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!


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Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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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.


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Maple-Chile Popcorn

Credit: 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.


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Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Try these nutritious cookies with a cold glass of milk for breakfast on the go.
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Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus

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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.


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Banana Bread

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


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Stuffed Potato Skins

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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.


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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.


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Chocolate-Pine Nut Meringue Smooches

Credit: BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

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


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Spiced Fried Chickpeas

Credit: 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!


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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches

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Creamy peanut butter filling is sandwiched between chocolate meringues, creating a flavor reminiscent of chocolate-peanut butter cups.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Drops

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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.


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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip

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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.
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Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons

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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.
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Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa

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


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Spiced Pecans

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

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


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Chimichurri Romaine Spoons

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These fresh mini salads have the tangy, garlicky flavor of Argentine chimichurri sauce.
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Caprese Skewers

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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.
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Crab Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

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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.
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Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

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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.


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Coconut Biscotti

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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.
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Crab Salad on Cucumber Rounds

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


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Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles

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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!


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Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise

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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.
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Very Berry Tarts

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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.


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Salmon Canapes With Horseradish Cream

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


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1 of 31 Bean and Corn Salsa
2 of 31 Gingersnaps with Crystallized Ginger
3 of 31 Creamy Pesto Pinwheels
4 of 31 Cardamom Cookies
5 of 31 Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper Dip
6 of 31 Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
7 of 31 Maple-Chile Popcorn
8 of 31 Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies
9 of 31 Mini Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Asparagus
10 of 31 Banana Bread
11 of 31 Stuffed Potato Skins
12 of 31 Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Currants, and Herbs
13 of 31 Chocolate-Pine Nut Meringue Smooches
14 of 31 Spiced Fried Chickpeas
15 of 31 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches
16 of 31 No-Bake Peanut Butter Drops
17 of 31 Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip
18 of 31 Coconut-Cardamom Macaroons
19 of 31 Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa
20 of 31 Spiced Pecans
21 of 31 Brown Butter Sandies
22 of 31 Chimichurri Romaine Spoons
23 of 31 Caprese Skewers
24 of 31 Crab Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade
25 of 31 Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
26 of 31 Coconut Biscotti
27 of 31 Crab Salad on Cucumber Rounds
28 of 31 Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles
29 of 31 Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise
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