28 Perfectly Sweet Snacks

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28 Perfectly Sweet Snacks1/28 Sweet Chipotle Pretzels 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Chipotle Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not too spicy. It’s a great combination for munching. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 2/28 Lemony Fruit Dip Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

Partygoers also appreciate a more nutritious snack option

Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings (1/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a way to encourage my kids to eat more fruit, I prepare this fluffy dip several times a month. Partygoers also appreciate a more nutritious snack option. —Sonja Whitchurch, St. Thomas, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 73 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 3/28 Caramel Corn 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings about

5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests say they can’t stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team’s logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn’t sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 4/28 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 30

For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too

min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served! For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/28 Striped Chocolate Popcorn 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 17 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen

chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it

chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it. This recipe was a great success. —Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 177 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 6/28 Chewy Honey Granola Bars 12 Reviews Chewy Honey Granola Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for

later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container

later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. —Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 178 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/28 Chocolate Chip Dip 84 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there

It beats dunking them in milk, hands down!

a kid (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this creamy dip for graham crackers? It beats dunking them in milk, hands down! —Heather Koenig, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 181 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/28 Biscotti Recipe 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Biscotti Recipe Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve learned to bake a double batch of these crisp dunking cookies, because

one batch goes too fast!

one batch goes too fast! —H. Michaelsen, St. Charles, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 207 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/28 Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. —Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts:

1/3 cup: 261 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/28 Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt, this is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g

sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 11/28 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies 116 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It is amazing how much flavor is in these simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies without brown sugar. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 99 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/28 Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix Test Kitchen Approved Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year, but we enjoy it at holiday parties in particular. —John Lancaster, Union Grove, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 223 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 13/28 Powerhouse Protein Parfaits

Here’s my protein-inspired option with yogurt, fruit and nuts

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Parfaits have marvelous taste and texture, but many are loaded with sugar and leave you peckish for more. Here’s my protein-inspired option with yogurt, fruit and nuts. —Jen Hubin, Minnetonka, Minnestoa Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait: 518 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 12g fiber), 15g protein. 14/28 Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min

I make sure to have the overripe bananas ready

Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he’s home from deployment. I make sure to have the overripe bananas ready. They’re a family tradition. —Kimberly Duda, Sanford, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 207 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 15/28 Fruit Salsa 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit Salsa Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30

Everyone wanted the recipe

min Servings about 2-1/2 cups salsa and 80 chips Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every family gathering—and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! —Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons salsa with 4 chips: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 16/28 Blueberry Kuchen 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Kuchen Recipe photo by Taste

I like to freeze extra blueberries

of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 271 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/28 Peanut Butter Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Peanut Butter Apple Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10

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