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All 8 Snacks recipes: times, yield and first ingredients

Bruschetta
Roasted red peppers add extra zing to this classic chopped tomato dish. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 5 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: 3 bruschetta slices, each with 2 Tbsp tomato mixture. Calories: 119. Ingredients begin: ½ whole grain baguette (French bread), cut into 12 slices (or substitute 3 slices whole-wheat bread, each cut into 4 squares).
Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse
This delicious and light snack will please the young . . . and young at heart. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 0 minutes. Yields: 6 servings. Serving Size: 2 Tbsp of mousse with 1 celery stick (5 pieces). Calories: 35. Ingredients begin: ¼ C low-fat whipped cream cheese.
Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip
Tangy fruit and sweet yogurt make a perfect taste combination. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 0 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: 2 skewers, 1½ Tbsp dip. Calories: 71. Ingredients begin: 1 C strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half.
Grapesicles
Try this healthy snack on a hot summer day—frozen grapes will pop in your mouth!. Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 30 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: 4 skewers. Calories: 83. Ingredients begin: 48 green seedless grapes, rinsed.
Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
Making your own snack mix can be healthier and less expensive than buying it. Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 0 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: ½ C snack mix. Calories: 136. Ingredients begin: 1 C toasted oat cereal.
Peanut Butter Hummus
Bring out the veggies or pita chips—try this irresistible combination of peanut butter and hummus . . . with a spicy kick!. Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes. Yields: 8 servings. Serving Size: ⅓ C hummus and 5 pita chips. Calories: 235. Ingredients begin: 2 C low-sodium garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed, ¼ C low-sodium chicken broth, ¼ C lemon juice, 2–3 Tbsp garlic, diced (about 4–6 garlic cloves, depending on taste).
Southwestern Beef Roll-Ups
This tasty snack is simple to make and a good source of protein. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 0 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: 1 tortilla. Calories: 190. Ingredients begin: 4 whole-wheat tortillas (6½ inch).
Turkey Pinwheels
This fun-to-make snack will become a family favorite. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 0 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. Serving Size: 1 log (4 pieces). Calories: 106. Ingredients begin: 4 slices whole-wheat bread.

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