Snack Attack: Healthy Snack Ideas

Garlic hummus dip

-B- — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:25:13 -0800

Ingredients

2 15-oz. cans garbanzo beans
4 or 5 large cloves garlic
1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 to 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pita chips or other dippers

Method

Drain garbanzo beans, reserving liquid. Combine beans, garlic, tahini, lime juice and olive oil. Process in a food processor until smooth. Add enough of the reserved bean liquid to make desired dip consistency. Season with a little salt, if desired. Serve with pita chips or other dippers.

Healthy Holiday Swap: DIY Pumpkin Yogurt

FitSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:47:40 -0800

I love pumpkin-flavored anything - pies, muffins, cheesecake, even ice cream! But gorging on too many sweet pumpkin treats can leave me with a sick stomach full of unhealthy fats and sugars. One way I've been satisfying my pumpkin cravings is by making my own pumpkin-flavored yogurt at home.

It's really easy to do, just mix plain yogurt with canned pumpkin puree. If you're trying to cut back on sugar, use 100 percent pure pumpkin puree and add your own spices and sweetener. If you want the instant flavors of pumpkin pie, mix yogurt up with canned pumpkin pie puree that's been sweetened with sugar and spices.

I sometimes use vanilla yogurt with the pure pumpkin mix just to give it a little sweetness, and if I'm craving the texture of pumpkin pie, a nice sprinkling of healthy granola or oats seems to do the trick.

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keriglassman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:19:17 -0700

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Steel Cut Oatmeal With Pomegranate

Angelica — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:59:07 -0700

I'm a huge fan of Trader Joes' Steel Cut Oatmeal because it tastes more natural than most instant varieties, but I'm always looking for a way to dress it up. I usually pick raisins or raspberries, but this week I picked up a package of pomegranate seeds (Trader Joes sells them). They are tasty, colorful, seasonal and full of antioxidants. Hearty, Fall breakfast heaven!

Save the Guts: Roast Your Pumpkin Seeds

FitSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Before you throw out the guts of that jack-o'-lantern you've carved, try this basic, healthy recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds.

Pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrients. They're high in both plant sterols, which may help lower cholesterol, and phytochemicals, which promote prostate health. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Try them alone, toss over a salad, or get creative.

To see the recipe and get ideas on how to spice 'em up, read more.

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Baked Apples

Angelica — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:59:54 -0700

When I feel like an after dinner snack I love baking a sliced green apple sprinkled with a bit of cinnamon and brown sugar. I started with a recipe that suggested follow out the apple and fill it, but now I just cut it up and bake it. I get my apple-a-day, a bit of fiber, and it seems like a dessert treat without a ton of sugar or fat. It also makes the house smell like Apple pie. Who doesn't love that?

Antioxidant packed Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie!

keriglassman — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:57:46 -0700

Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie
1 Medium, ripe peach, sliced
2 Tbsp chopped Hass avocado
1/3 cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 Tbsp 100% pomegranate juice
1 tsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in blender. Puree about 15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into tall glass and serve.

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Mmm pizzettes... So easy!

keriglassman — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:36:13 -0700

Ingredients
2 fiber crackers
2 Tbsp marinara sauce
3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions
Top fiber crackers with 1 Tbsp marinara sauce on each. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave for 15 seconds.

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Xtreme Chocolate Frappe

3ADay — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:17:15 -0700

3-A-Day

A sweet and refreshing treat you’ll love.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 cups lowfat milk
1/4 cup light chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 containers (6 ounces) lowfat chocolate, vanilla or plain yogurt
4 ice cubes
Bittersweet chocolate shavings, optional

DIRECTIONS

Mix together sugar and cocoa powder in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup milk to sugar mixture; stir constantly over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture into a blender.

Add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla, yogurt and ice cubes to cocoa mixture in blender. Process until smooth. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or additional cocoa powder.

Yield: 6 ounces, per serving

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min

Pomegranate Smoothie

3ADay — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:13:43 -0700

3-A-Day

The perfect pomegranate pleasure.

INGREDIENTS

1 banana
2 cups (16 ounces) fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
pomegranate seeds (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Wrap peeled banana in plastic wrap and freeze 3 hours or until frozen.
Unwrap banana, break into chunks and place in a blender with the yogurt and juice. Cover and blend until smooth; pour into 4 glasses to serve. Top with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Serving tip: Before serving, wet edge of glass and dip into coarse sugar for decorative edge.

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 min