38 Foods to Snack on When You’re Working from Home

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38 Foods to Snack on When You’re Working from Home1/38 Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 2/38 Red Pepper Tapenade 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red

Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans

Pepper Tapenade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 3/38 Caramel Corn 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR

My guests say they can’t stop eating my caramel corn!

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings about 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. 4/38 Strawberry Lime Smoothies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 3 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Peak-of-freshness strawberries make this thinner, easy drink a summer staple. —Elizabeth Johnson, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 181 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit. 5/38 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Edamame Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame are young soybeans in their pods. While I love to get them with my sushi when I go out, they

are also so easy to make at home

are also so easy to make at home. —Mark Neufang, Bayshore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 6/38 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

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. 7/38 Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them away as gifts; I’ve even made them for wedding favors. —Annette Scholz, Medaryville, Indiana Nutrition Facts:

So if you’re thinking about cutting the recipe in half to make less, I wouldn’t

3 tablespoons (about 17 almonds): 270 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 8/38 Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I’ve made it for can have just one handful—they always come back for more, and more! So if you’re thinking about cutting the recipe in half to make less, I wouldn’t

recommend it

recommend it. —Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 365 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. 9/38 Nut Butter Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nut 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

73mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 10/38 Chia Seed Protein Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I’m in a hurry. We have a lot of food allergies in our family and I like to keep healthy snacks around that everyone can eat. This recipe has no gluten, eggs, dairy or corn, so it’s the perfect

go-to treat in our house

go-to treat in our house. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 11/38 Homemade Guacamole 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it’s simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I’ve spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it’s better than most

restaurants

restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 90 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 12/38 Rosemary Walnuts 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Walnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat

walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 166 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat. 13/38 Arts and Crackers Test Kitchen Approved Arts and Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A bit of fun with some cookie cutters and a tasty fruit topping transform simple cheese and crackers into

a treat kids will love

a treat kids will love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker with cheese and topping: 42 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch. 14/38 Garlic Pumpkin Seeds 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What to do with all those pumpkin seeds guests will be scooping out at your party? This yummy, microwave-easy recipe will have folks eating ’em up by crunchy handfuls! Save a few for yourself

before they’re gone

before they’re gone. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/38 Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip 15 Reviews Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen (3/4 cup dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They always get gobbled up! —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield,

—Martha Polasek, Markham, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 68

Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 patty with 1-1/2 teaspoons dip: 93 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/38 Peach Smoothie 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up this creamy peach smoothie as a refreshing and nutritious snack or a quick chilled breakfast. Because you can use frozen fruit, you don’t have to wait until peaches are in season to enjoy this delicious smoothie. —Martha Polasek, Markham, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 68

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