32 Protein Powerhouse Snacks

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32 Protein Powerhouse Snacks1/32 Fruit Skewers 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit and Cheese Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It’s easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 2/32 Chimichurri Monkey Bread 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chimichurri Monkey Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The herby goodness of my favorite sauce shines in this nostalgic bread recipe that comes together quickly thanks to refrigerated biscuits. Serve warm as an appetizer with marinara for dipping, or as a side to an Italian entree. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 209 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate

(3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

(3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 3/32 Roasted Chickpeas 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a lighter snack that’s still a crowd pleaser? You’ve found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 4/32 Nut Butter Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nut

My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous

Butter Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 date nut bite: 293 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 5/32 Soft Giant Pretzels 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pretzels Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 6/32 Marinated Cheese 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Cheese Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

It’s attractive, delicious—and so easy!

special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table. It’s attractive, delicious—and so easy! —Laurie Casper, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce cheese: 121 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 7/32 Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children resist veggies, but they love this carrot smoothie. It packs in lots of good-for-you fruits and

veggies—but to my kids, it’s just a super delicious breakfast

veggies—but to my kids, it’s just a super delicious breakfast. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 141 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk. 8/32 Garlic & Onion Cashews 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic & Onion Cashews Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be set for either a quick snack or an easy hostess gift when you use this recipe. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington

Because it stays so tender, I often bake it a day before

Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 237 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 9/32 Italian Snack Bread 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings about 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve served this snack bread alongside spaghetti, as an appetizer and as a main dish. Because it stays so tender, I often bake it a day before. —Joan Nowacki, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 254 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/32 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/32 Zucchini Muffins 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Muffins Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 muffins Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These yummy currant, walnut and zucchini muffins are an excellent and tasty way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden. —Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 318 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 12/32 Nutty Berry Trail Mix 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nutty Berry Trail Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 10 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

It lets you take control of what your children snack on!

Creator: This recipe, my son’s favorite, earned me an A in my early childhood nutrition course. It lets you take control of what your children snack on! —Cheri Majors, Claremont, California Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 283 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 13/32 Garlic Bread Pizza 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Between working full-time, going to school and raising three children, finding time-saving recipes that my family likes

is one of my biggest challenges

is one of my biggest challenges. These quick pizzas pack a huge amount of flavor. —Amy Grim, Chillicothe, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 281 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 14/32 Mocha Pumpkin Seeds 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for a mix that’s mocha genius at any time of year. —Rebekah Beyer,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1/2 starch

Sabetha, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 142 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/32 Thai Veggie Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Thai Veggie Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious dip is full of flavor, color and crunch, but not full of calories. There’s mild sweetness from the honey with a bit of heat at the end from the pepper flakes. If spicy food is

your thing, feel free to add an extra dash of pepper

your thing, feel free to add an extra dash of pepper. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables): 73 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/32 Mango-Peach Smoothies Test Kitchen Approved Mango-Peach Smoothies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my toddler son’s favorite breakfast—he’ll take one of these over pancakes any day! Get creative when mixing fruits and fruit-flavored yogurts; we

They’re winners at both breakfast

love peach yogurt with mango, strawberry yogurt with blueberries or pina colada yogurt with mango and banana. —Dana Herra, DeKalb, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 17/32 BLT Muffins 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BLT Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These muffins prove that the classic combo of bacon, lettuce and tomato is good for so much more than a sandwich. They’re winners at both breakfast

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