Thursday Snacks of the Week

These snacks are from allrecipes.com  Caramel Apple Dip

Rated: Submitted By: Lori Photo By: lvmy2kids Prep Time: 1 Minute Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 8

"A caramel cream cheese dip for apples or whatever!"

INGREDIENTS:

16 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 1/4 cup water

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1.

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, melt caramels with water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Caramel Apple Dip Servings Per Recipe: 8 Amount Per Serving Calories: 227 Total Fat: 11.4g Cholesterol: 32mg Sodium: 136mg Total Carbs: 29.8g     Dietary Fiber: 0g Protein: 3.1g

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Rated: Submitted By: Rosemary Photo By: BONBON3 Servings: 6

"Fresh pumpkin seeds are roasted with butter in salt to make this popular seasonal snack."

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds 2 teaspoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2.

Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally. Nutritional Information Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving Calories: 83 Total Fat: 4.5g Cholesterol: 4mg Sodium: 81mg Total Carbs: 8.6g     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g Protein: 3g These muffins would be awesome if you made a batch at the begining of the week and have one for breakfast everyday.

cranberry walnut muffins       http://www.bhg.com/recipe/muffins/cranberry-walnut-muffins/ 

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Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
Cool: 5 minutes
Stand: 5 minutes

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ingredients

•   Nonstick cooking spray
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2  cup white whole-wheat flour
• 1/4  cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2  tsp. baking powder
• 1/2  tsp. ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
• 1/4  tsp. salt
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4  cup fat-free milk
• 1/2  cup sugar
• 3  Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/3  cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1/4  cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick spray or line with paper baking cups; set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine all-purpose and whole-wheat flour, oats, baking powder,cinnamon, and salt. In a medium bowl combine egg, milk, sugar, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Fold in the cranberries and toasted walnuts. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.

3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool muffins in pans for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from pans. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.

nutrition facts

• Calories 161, 
• Total Fat (g) 6, 
• Saturated Fat (g) 1, 
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 3,
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 2, 
• Cholesterol (mg) 18, 
• Sodium (mg) 101, 
• Carbohydrate (g) 25, 
• Total Sugar (g) 12, 
• Fiber (g) 1, 
• Protein (g) 3, 
• Vitamin A (DV%) 0, 
• Vitamin C (DV%) 0, 
• Calcium (DV%) 4, 
• Iron (DV%) 5, 
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet