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5 Healthy Snacks for 100 Calories

Sally Sampson, author of the 100-Calorie Snack Cookbook, shares her quick and easy healthy snack recipes . When you're craving something salty or sweet, reach for these guilt-free alternatives to munch on.

Text by Sally Sampson from readersdigest.com
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Strawberry Sandwich Recipe
When I was in high school I specifically went to a now-defunct restaurant only to eat a version of this sandwich: its demise doesn’t stop me from enjoying it still.
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Peanut Butter-Banana-Apple Bites
Certainly a snack most beloved by children, but most of the adults I know also love these little bites. The flavors and textures cover all the bases: crunchy, creamy, smooth, sweet and tart with a touch of cinnamon spiciness.
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Chocolate Matchsticks Recipe
My childhood friend Cynthia Stuart introduced me to this quintessential salty-sweet combination many years ago, but I have to admit I consider this rendition pure genius! Just see how cool they look!
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Mini Cranberry Muffins Recipe
These tiny, tart muffins are for cranberry lovers. You can substitute raspberries or blueberries if you wish. If you don’t have mini muffin tins, you can make these in regular muffin tins, but then you can only eat half a muffin.
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Apple Chips Recipe
These chips bear no relation to those you buy at the market: the intensity of their flavor is much deeper and more apple-y, and their texture is crispy rather than soft. To ensure crispness, slice the apples as thinly as possible.
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  • http://www.healthykidssnacks.net Healthy Eating for Kids

    Love the recipe you have posted. Strawberry is what my kids are having most of the time.