Snack Ideas, Easy as 1-2-3
MISSION, Kan., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) When you're snacking, it can be tempting to skip the fuss and grab a bite on-the-go. Keeping healthy and convenient snacks at the ready helps you stay disciplined without sacrificing taste and enjoyment.
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These three-step healthy snack ideas show how easy it can be to serve up a variety of tasty treats in just a few minutes while adding more fruit to your diet. Make the most of your snacking experience with this advice:
- Stock the pantry with versatile options that let you prepare a range of snacks, from sweet to savory combinations. Choose options such as DOLE Jarred Fruit, which offers delicious, ready-to-eat fruit in five varieties that are fat-free, cholesterol-free and packed in 100 percent juice for maximum healthy snacking versatility.
- Look for quick solutions that help trim prep time and skip the cutting, peeling and mess.
- Avoid worrying about waste or spoilage with convenient, re-sealable lids that let you use what you need for a single serving and save the rest for later.
Find more quick and easy snack ideas at dole.com/jarredfruit.
Banana Split On-A-Stick |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1/2 |
cup DOLE Jarred Pineapple Chunks, drained |
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1 |
slice pound cake, cut into 6 cubes |
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1/4 |
small banana, cut into 4 slices |
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2 |
teaspoons bottled chocolate sauce |
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2 |
tablespoons light whipped topping |
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1 |
maraschino cherry |
- On two wooden skewers, alternate threading four pineapple chunks, three cubes of pound cake and two banana slices.
- Drizzle each skewer with one teaspoon chocolate sauce.
- Serve skewers with whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.
Lemon-Blueberry Parfait-tini |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1 |
cup reduced-fat or fat-free cottage cheese |
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1/2 |
teaspoon grated lemon peel |
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1/2 |
cup DOLE Jarred Mixed Fruit, drained and diced |
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1/2 |
cup fresh blueberries |
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2 |
teaspoons sliced almonds |
- In small bowl, combine cottage cheese with lemon peel.
- In another small bowl, combine mixed fruit with blueberries.
- In martini glass, alternately layer lemon cottage cheese with blueberry and mixed fruit combination. Top with sliced almonds.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1/2 |
cup refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips |
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2 |
large Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves |
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1/2 |
cup DOLE Jarred Mandarin Oranges, drained |
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2 |
teaspoons slivered almonds |
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1 |
tablespoon light Asian salad dressing |
- Equally divide chicken between two lettuce leaves to make two wraps.
- Place 1/4 cup mandarin oranges and 1 teaspoon almonds into each wrap.
- Serve lettuce wraps with salad dressing for dipping.
Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1/2 |
cup DOLE Jarred Pineapple Chunks, drained |
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6 |
medium cooked shrimp |
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1 |
small lime, halved |
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1 |
teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro |
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2 |
tablespoons bottled Thai peanut sauce |
- On two wooden skewers, alternate threading four pineapple chunks and three shrimp.
- Squeeze lime over prepared skewers and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with bottled Thai peanut sauce for dipping.
Peaches and Cream Waffle Bites |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1 |
whole-wheat frozen waffle |
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2 |
tablespoons reduced-fat whipped cream cheese |
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1/8 |
teaspoon ground cinnamon |
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1/2 |
cup DOLE Jarred Sliced Peaches, drained and diced |
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2 |
teaspoons chopped walnuts, toasted |
- Toast frozen whole-wheat waffle and cut into quarters.
- In small bowl, combine cream cheese and cinnamon. Spread over waffle bites.
- Top each bite with peaches and sprinkle with walnuts.
Orange-Chipotle Avocado Toast |
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Serves: |
1 |
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1 |
slice whole-wheat bread |
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1/2 |
avocado, diced or smashed |
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste |
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1/3 |
cup DOLE Jarred Mandarin Oranges, drained |
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1/2 |
teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped |
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1 |
lime wedge |
- Lightly toast bread and top with avocado. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In medium bowl, toss oranges with chopped chipotle peppers.
- Spoon oranges over avocado toast and finish with a squeeze of lime.
Note: For a spicier flavor, include pepper seeds. For more mild heat, remove seeds. A sprinkle of ground chili pepper can also be used to easily add spice in place of chipotle peppers.
Vickie Rocco
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