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A Month of 100-Calorie Snacks and Treats

January 01, 2015
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Satisfy 3 p.m. hunger with healthy and delicious low-calorie snacks.
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Baked Mozzarella Bites

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Serve this quick after-school snack to your kids as an alternative to traditional fried cheesesticks.
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Blueberry Shortbread Bites

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker
These delicately textured shortbreads have a subtle orange flavor. They're wonderful served with a cup of tea or packed in a lunch.
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Mini Cheese Crackers

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams
Made with whole-wheat flour, extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, Mini Cheese Crackers are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They're the perfect snack for lunches or after school.
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Strawberry Almond Smoothie

Whip up this sweet, healthy smoothie as a quick snack or as a breakfast that will get you going.


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Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars

These apricot cobbler bar cookies can be made several days in advance; store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
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Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey
The secret to getting these crisp is to avoid crowding the leaves on the baking sheets. Also, keep an eye on them—they can scorch quickly.
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Blueberries with Brown Sugar Cream

Credit: Photo: Christopher Baker
We love the words from one of our recipe reviewers to describe this quick, 3-ingredient recipe: simple yet elegant, tasty yet healthy, and common yet special.
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Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Spread

Credit: Randy Mayor
Fiber-rich, low-fat pinto beans are the base of this tasty dip, made zesty with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño. Serve with baked tortilla chips. You can also perk up quesadillas or vegetarian tacos with this spread.
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Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

Credit: 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.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Crostini

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Crostini takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can be made up to two days in advance. Store the tapenade, covered, in the refrigerator, and garnish with parsley immediately before serving. Store toasted and cooled bread slices in an airtight container.
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Oatmeal Raisin Bars

Get the chewy deliciousness of a cookie without all the extra sugar in these irresistibly sweet bars.
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Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole

Credit: Randy Mayor
When storing this guacamole, press plastic wrap against its surface to help keep it from oxidizing and turning brown. You can use it to liven up a turkey sandwich or as a condiment in a vegetable wrap. If time is tight, you can serve the guacamole with store-bought baked tortilla chips.
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Pimiento Cheese Canapés

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr; Leigh Ann Ross
Reducing the fat in pimiento cheese is as easy as substituting fat-free cream cheese, reduced-fat Cheddar and low-fat mayonnaise for the full-fat products. And you can kick up the flavor with Worcestershire sauce, red pepper and smoked paprika.
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Cumin Chips

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
If you can find blue corn tortillas, they'll add color to the table. Prepare the chips a day or two ahead, and store in an airtight container.
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Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste great hot or at room temperature, so you can make them in advance.


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Salmon and Cucumber Bites

Dramatically cut the calories out of this simple canape by subbing crisp cucumber slices for bread. The freshness of the cucumbers pairs well with the smoked salmon and creamy topping. To contrast the cool and creaminess of this appetizer, serve alongside Cumin-Roasted Cashews for a salty and spicy snack. 


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Edamame Dip

Credit: Randy Mayor
You won't need encouragement to eat your veggies when you serve this hearty, nutty dip with a variety of crisp vegetables such as jicama, bell pepper strips, steamed sugar snap peas, and carrot sticks.
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Mean Green Smoothie

This power smoothie is a delicious blend of fruits and veggies with a kick of sweetness you’ll love.
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Chili-Spiced Almonds

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Mary Lyn Hill Jenkins

These flavorful nuts make a convenient, portable snack. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.


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Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

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Ask for paper-thin slices of meat at the deli counter. To ease prep, look for a package of presliced mango in the produce section. We do not recommend jarred mango slices—they're too soft.
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Kale Chips

These chips are crispy, salty, and so easy to make. Opt for them instead of potato chips next time you're craving a salty snack. For a different flavor, try sprinkling the kale with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or sweet paprika before baking.


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Jack Cheese Breadsticks

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Refrigerated breadstick dough keeps preparation time to a minimum.
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Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Dip

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This recipe received our Test Kitchens' highest rating. Use a mandoline to cut the potato for the best results; hand-cutting is less likely to produce sufficiently thin and uniform slices. If you have any leftover chips, store them in an airtight container for up to a week. You'll need to bake them for two minutes at 450° to recrisp before eating.
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Lemony Fruit Dip

Credit: Karry Hosford

"I lightened this fruit dip recipe, and it received rave reviews. It looks lovely and tastes great." Serve with fresh fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, or apple. -CL Reader


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Mocha Java Smoothie

A jolt of espresso meets the richness of cocoa in this sweet and creamy smoothie.
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Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho

The mangoes, melons, and nectarines, along with the cucumber, give the gazpacho a sweet spin. Don't seed the jalapeño if you like a soup with more zip.
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Chevre and Mango Steak Bites

Credit: Annabelle Breakey

Cut chilled grilled steak when ready to assemble appetizers and slice it very thinly (less than 1/4 inch, if possible). The finished appetizers can be covered and chilled for up to 6 hours.


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Red Onion and Gorgonzola Flatbread

Credit: Leo Gong
Because it's easy to work with, this semolina-flour dough is a great way to try your hand at yeasted dough. The rich rounds beg to be served at cocktail hour. We especially like them with a slightly off-dry Riesling. Prep and Cook Time: 2 hours. Notes: Semolina flour is available at groceries with large bulk-foods sections and at Italian specialty stores.
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Pumpkin Dip

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Canned pumpkin makes it easy to whip up this sweet treat. Make sure to purchase 100% pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.


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Light Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Celery

This pimiento cheese recipe is not only super easy, but it's a little easier on the waistline, thanks to light mayonnaise and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese.

 
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Avocado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Scoop this creamy dip with pita chips and carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and jicama sticks. Prepare up to eight hours in advance, and refrigerate in an airtight container. To further simplify your evening, use precut vegetables from the produce section.
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1 of 31 Baked Mozzarella Bites
2 of 31 Blueberry Shortbread Bites
3 of 31 Mini Cheese Crackers
4 of 31 Strawberry Almond Smoothie
5 of 31 Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars
6 of 31 Soy and Sesame Kale Chips
7 of 31 Blueberries with Brown Sugar Cream
8 of 31 Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Spread
9 of 31 Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
10 of 31 Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Crostini
11 of 31 Oatmeal Raisin Bars
12 of 31 Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole
13 of 31 Pimiento Cheese Canapés
14 of 31 Cumin Chips
15 of 31 Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese
16 of 31 Salmon and Cucumber Bites
17 of 31 Edamame Dip
18 of 31 Mean Green Smoothie
19 of 31 Chili-Spiced Almonds
20 of 31 Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites
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