Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/food-distributionfdd/sweet-potato-patties Recipe: Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes 1 cup bread crumbs (crushed) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions: 1. Wash the sweet potatoes. 2. Bake the sweet potatoes in a microwave until they are soft. 3. Remove the peels from the sweet potatoes. 4. Put the sweet potatoes in a medium bowl. Mash them…

Smart Snack Link: http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/recipes/roasted-pumpkin-seedsnack-mix Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups crispy rice ½ cup roasted whole pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup slivered almonds ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup raisins Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Not Smart Snack Link: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=446280 Recipe: Yield: 30 servings Ingredients: 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup ground flaxseed 15-ounce can white kidney beans ¼ cup butter 1 cup chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet…

Not Smart Snack Link: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=2415661 Recipe: Yield: 20 servings Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal 10.5-ounce bag marshmallows 3 Tablespoon butter ½ cup Craisins ½ cup dried apples ½ cup raisins Directions: 1. Chop Craisins and apples into small pieces. 2. Melt butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring continuously. 3. Add cereal and dried…

Not Smart Snack Link: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=334461 Recipe: Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: ½ cup canned pumpkin ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt ½ cup granola Directions: 1. Combine the pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin in a small bowl. 2. Layer all ingredients in two parfait glasses and enjoy.

Not Smart Snack Link: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=17110 Recipe: Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 large carrot, finely shredded ¼ cup skim milk 1 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon all spice 1/8 teaspoon vanilla…

Smart Snack Link: No link, CNP recipe Recipe: Yield: 2 servings (½ cup per serving) Ingredients: ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Combine the yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth. 2. Core and slice the apple. Dip apple slices into…

Smart Snack Link: No link, Dining with Diabetes recipe Recipe: Yields: 18 muffins (1 muffin per serving) Ingredients: 1¼ cups whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin for pie filling) 3-4 Tablespoons sucralose based non-nutritive sweetener ½…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutritionassistance-program-snap/sugarless-oatmeal-cookies Recipe: Ingredients: 3 banana (ripe) 1/3 cup margarine 2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked) 1/4 cup skim milk 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Put the margarine in a small saucepan. Melt it on low heat. 3. Put all the ingredients in a…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/food-distributionfdd/fresh-tomato-salsa Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, lowsodium diced tomatoes) 1/2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or…