100 Calorie Snacks and Treats: July 2015

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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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Red, White and Blue Ice Pops

Celebrate red, white, and blue all summer long with these patriotic ice pops. The secret ingredient is a blue sports drink, along with cranberrry juice and lemonade.
Red, White and Blue Ice Pops Recipe

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Quick Homemade Pickles

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Quick Homemade Pickles are a cinch to make and the perfect condiment for your summer cookouts. They're also great in snacks with you get the munchies.

Quick Homemade Pickles Recipe

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Double Chocolate Cookies

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"I borrowed this recipe from my mother-in-law and added the white chocolate chips and dried cherries. We think they are even better than the original. Freezing the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape in the oven. You can use dried cranberries if you prefer." --CL Reader
Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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Cocoa Nib Meringues

Photo: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Cocoa nibs are roasted cocoa beans, broken into small pieces; they add a bittersweet crunch. Look for them on the baking aisle at specialty stores or large supermarkets. Superfine sugar dissolves easily into the meringue for a supple texture. If you can't find superfine sugar, process granulated sugar in a blender for a minute or two. Store meringues in an airtight container for up to one day. Serve as a crowd-pleasing follow-up to the Spice-Rubbed Braised Beef.
Cocoa Nib Meringues Recipe

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Triple-decker Citrus Popsicles

Photo: Victoria Pearson; Styling: Rori Trovato

The better your fruit, the more delicious these bright, intense popsicles will be. Lisa Brenneis of Churchill-Brenneis Orchard uses the farm's Oroblanco grapefruit, Gold Nugget tangerines and/or Page tangelos, and Moro blood oranges for her popsicles--but you can use any combination of citrus.
Triple-decker Citrus Popsicles Recipe

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Green Monster Smoothie

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

Kale, parsley, and a Granny Smith apple give Green Monster Smoothie it's color and name, and a bit of zip comes from the fresh ginger.
Green Monster Smoothie Recipe

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Mixed-Nut Tartlets

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Mixed-Nut Tartlets make the perfect bite-sized dessert for a crowd. Made with roasted pecans, hazelnuts, almonds, and pistachios, these tartlets taste best when served about 30 minutes after they come out of the oven. But you can make them up to 2 days ahead.
Mixed-Nut Tartlets Recipe

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Ginger Beer Cocktail

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey

Ginger beer is a carbonated beverage that tastes like a stronger version of ginger ale. It is made both with and without alcohol.
Ginger Beer Cocktail Recipe

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Banana-Nut Cookies

Photo: Oxmoor House

Instead of sugar, these nutty cookies are sweetened with mashed banana.
Banana-Nut Cookies Recipe

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Cheddar-Parmesan Biscotti

Keep a stash of these savory biscotti in your desk drawer for a quick snack. They'd also be good with soup or chili. They'll keep up to a week stored in an airtight container.
Cheddar-Parmesan Biscotti Recipe

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Mini Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Stephana Bottom

These tasty little muffins have all the flavors of fall like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin, bundled into a quick and satisfying two-bite muffin. Because you can buy canned pumpkin puree year round, you don't have to wait until fall for these tasty flavors!

Mini Spiced Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

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Chocolate Mousse

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Sift some unsweetened cocoa over the top of each mousse in this creamy and decadent low-sugar dessert.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

Oxmoor House

Look for air-popped popcorn with no added ingredients or just pop your own. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top for a yummy, family-friendly treat.
Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn Recipe

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Mocha-Spiced Coffee

Photo: Jan Smith

Use a high-quality unflavored coffee, such as French roast, for a properly robust cup.
Mocha-Spiced Coffee Recipe

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Double Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Photo: Sang An

These double-chocolate cookies are perfect for chocoholics everywhere. They feature cocoa powder and milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a true flavor explosion.
Double Chocolate-Chip Cookies Recipe

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White Chocolate-Cashew Coffee Biscotti

Randy Mayor

A drizzle of white chocolate lends these biscotti holiday flair. For contrast, melt semisweet chocolate to drizzle over half the batch.
White Chocolate-Cashew Coffee Biscotti Recipe

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Spicy Chickpeas

Hot and a bit crisp, these quick little snacks are good with almost any drink. Serve them right away; time is not their friend, and they are best when still warm from the oil.
Spicy Chickpeas Recipe

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Creamy Spinach and Feta Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Bright and tangy nonfat Greek yogurt helps save 100 calories and 3g sat fat.
Creamy Spinach and Feta Dip Recipe

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Herbed Breadsticks

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Telia Johnson

If you have leftover pizza or bread dough, put it to delicious use. These breadsticks are a perfect snack or appetizer.

Herbed Breadsticks Recipe

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Deep Dark Chocolate Biscotti

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

This decadent-seeming chocolate biscotti recipe is actually pretty healthy and features good-for-you ingredients like whole-wheat flour, flaxseed, and unsalted almonds.
Deep Dark Chocolate Biscotti Recipe

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Salted Honey Lace Crisps

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

These cookies look delicate but are extremely forgiving to work with—and here's a trick: If they begin to stiffen, put them back in the oven for a minute to rewarm and loosen up. Salt deepens the rich flavor of the honey.

Salted Honey Lace Crisps Recipe

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Clementine Sparkler

Photo: Charles Masters

Like a modern mimosa, this fruity drink is ideal for a holiday brunch.
Clementine Sparkler Recipe

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Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Dip

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Oxmoor House

Here's a great dip: You can make it ahead and rehat it when you're ready to serve. Chipotle chile powder is spicy, so adjust the smount to suit your taste.

Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Dip Recipe

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Parmesan-Rosemary Flatbread Crackers

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

These crackers are crisp, flaky, and packed with flavor. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

Parmesan-Rosemary Flatbread Crackers Recipe

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Cheddar-Bacon Drop Biscuits

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Add a savory bite to biscuits with sharp cheddar cheese and applewood-smoked bacon. Serve warm to bring out the salty notes.
Cheddar-Bacon Drop Biscuits Recipe

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Zucchini Oven Chips

Randy Mayor

Breaded, oven-fried zucchini chips taste like they’re fried, yet they are baked and amazingly crispy. These chips make a healthy substitute for French fries or potato chips.

Zucchini Oven Chips Recipe

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Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

With dried apples and caramel candies in every bite, our less-than-100-calorie oatmeal cookies give you the flavors of fall year-round.
Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Orange-Hazelnut Snack Muffins

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

Hazelnut flour (often called meal) is full of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Serve these muffins for breakfast, or at mid-afternoon for a light snack.

Orange-Hazelnut Snack Muffins Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Meringues

James Carrier

Patricia Buckholz calls these ethereal cookies "forgotten meringues" because she turns off her oven and leaves them there to cool overnight.

Chocolate Chip Meringues Recipe

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Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

The bold flavor of blue cheese and saltiness of the bacon give a creative punch to your average spinach dip. Serve Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip with celery sticks for an added crunch.
Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip Recipe

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100 Calorie Snacks and Treats

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Red, White and Blue Ice Pops

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Quick Homemade Pickles

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Double Chocolate Cookies

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Cocoa Nib Meringues

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Triple-decker Citrus Popsicles

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Green Monster Smoothie

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Mixed-Nut Tartlets

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Ginger Beer Cocktail

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Banana-Nut Cookies

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Cheddar-Parmesan Biscotti

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Mini Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

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Chocolate Mousse

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Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

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Mocha-Spiced Coffee

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Double Chocolate-Chip Cookies

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White Chocolate-Cashew Coffee Biscotti

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Spicy Chickpeas

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Creamy Spinach and Feta Dip

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Herbed Breadsticks

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Deep Dark Chocolate Biscotti

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Salted Honey Lace Crisps

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Clementine Sparkler

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Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Dip

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Parmesan-Rosemary Flatbread Crackers

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Cheddar-Bacon Drop Biscuits

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Zucchini Oven Chips

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