Monday, August 12, 2013

Snacks on the GO!!

Well, it's BACK TO SCHOOL for lots of folks around the country, and whether you're getting the kids ready for the bus, or still sunning yourself by the pool, the key to a successful day is GOOD NUTRITION!  Everyone, including you, needs some healthy "on the go" snacks to keep your body fresh and fueled throughout the day.So keep this handy dandy list with you and get your healthy snack on TODAY!
 
Lowfat cottage cheese
cheesesticks
lowfat pudding snacks
 dried fruit
nuts
frozen fruit bars
greek yogurt
fresh fruit
tuna salad in a pouch
animal crackers
graham crackers
 pretzels
soy chips
single serving soups
whole wheat crackers
peanut butter
dry cereal in a baggy (great crunchy snack on the go!!)
***AND on your day off, take the time to make these great lowfat muffins, great for breakfast, lunch or snacktime, it's a sure-fire way to get nutrition and satisfy those hunger cravings!
 
LOWFAT OATMEAL APPLE MUFFINS

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups apple, peeled and shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2 egg whites

Preparation:

Spoon flour into measuring cups and level with a knife. Place flour in a large mixing bowl and add oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir with a whisk.Combine milk, oil, vanilla, yogurt and egg whites, stirring until well blended. Add wet ingredients to flour bowl and stir until just moist. Blot shredded apple on kitchen paper to get rid of excess moisture, then add apple to mixture and stir.Spoon batter into a lined 12-cup muffin tin. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes
 

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