Snacks

Cool Skewers

Red, white, and green kabobs: Skewer 1 cube watermelon, 1 small cube fat free feta, and 1 slice cucumber on each of five toothpicks

 

 

8 halved grape tomatoes stuffed with a mixture of 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta, 1 tablespoon diced black oloves , and pinch of black pepper, plus 2 whole-grain crackers

Yogurt Blend

1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt  mixed with 2 teaspoons agave nectar and 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder and topped with 1/2 cup raspberries

Pear in Almond Cream

1/2 cup pear slices dipped in almond cream: Puree 2 tablespoons almonds, 1 tablespoon hot water, 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar , 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.

 

Orange Smoothie

Orange smoothie: Blend 1 peeled seedless orange with 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup coconut  milk, 1 teaspoon agave nectar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

 

Chips

31 Simply 7 sea salt  Lentil Chips

 

 

Bruschetta

Berry bruschetta: Spread 2 toasted whole-grain baguette slices with 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta and top with a mixture of 1/4 cup  blueberries, 1/4 cup chopped strawberries, and 2 chopped mint leaves.

Loaded Pepper Slices

1 cup red bell pepper slices topped with 1/2 cup warmed spicy low-fat refried black beans and 1 tablespoon guacamole