Sunday, September 15, 2013

Snack Cravings

How often does hunger come and you reach for chips, ice cream, cookies, anythng you can get your hands on? Well I'm going to share some healthy snacks for 50 calories or less and add in a recipe that you can make.

50 calories or less:


1/2 cup sliced zucchini with 2 tbs salsa- Whopping 19 calories
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries- Holy Cow 27 calories
1.3 cup unsweetened applesause sprinkled with cinnamon- 35 calories
1/2 cup cheese popcorn- 40 calories
1/2 mini bagel with 2 tsp fat-free cream cheese- 42 calroies
2 chocolate kisses- if you craving the chocolate- 49 calories

This is a little more than 50 calories, but if you want something little heartier, here it is:

Mexican Salsa Pizza: From Taste Of Home Comfort Diet


24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan. In a small
  • bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese, salsa and cilantro. Spread over crust
  • to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut
  • into wedges. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.

* This can be used as a lunch or dinner meal also.

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