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5 Healthy Valentine Snacks February 07, 2012 |
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To view this newsletter online Click Here. Head Chef NotesPlease submit your crock pot recipe in our current recipe contest. Contest ends February 29.We have a whole new ebook section on Kids-Meal-Ideas.com that includes Kids Packed Lunch Cookbook, Freezer Cooking Ebook, Crock pot cooking and more. They are all packed with kid friendly recipes and help in feeding your family. Come take a look at our Kids Meal Ideas Ebooks 5 Healthy Valentine Snacks You Can Make For Your SweetheartValentine's Day doesn't have to be just about roses and boxes of chocolate. You can surprise your sweetheart with some healthy valentine snacks this year that not only good for him or her, but also delicious. Here are five healthy snack ideas that are perfect for Valentine's Day.Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Combine ripe strawberries with dark chocolate for a healthy, yet indulgent Valentine snack. Start with large, ripe strawberries. Melt some dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip the strawberries halfway into the dark chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off, and then place them on some wax paper to allow the chocolate to harden. Heart Shaped Grilled Cheese Sandwich For these cute grilled cheese sandwiches, layer a piece of low fat cheese between two slices of wheat bread. Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a heart. Spray a hot pan with a non-stick cooking spray and add the sandwich. Grill it until it is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted. These sandwiches are a perfect snack on their own, or serve them with a cup of tomato soup for a light lunch. Cupid's Arrows This snack also makes an attractive appetizer. Start by washing some grape or cherry tomatoes and cutting some low-fat mozzarella cheese into cubes. Thread them on some kabob sticks, alternating the tomatoes and the cheese. Lay the "arrows" on a platter and drizzle with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to finish off. Even cupid could not resist this Mediterranean inspired snack. Valentine's Day Smoothie This very-berry and pink smoothie makes a great midday snack or even a filling breakfast. Start by adding some low-fat strawberry to your blender. Toss in some frozen berries (we like strawberries) and a frozen banana if you'd like. Add a little orange juice and blend on high until well mixed. Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and top with a little low-calorie whipped topping, a strawberry and a Hershey's kiss. Jello Hearts These jello hearts are always a favorite with the kids. Prepare a package of strawberry yellow according to package directions. If you'd like, you can fold in a few finely chopped strawberries at the end. Pour the jello mixture into a baking dish and allow it to harden. Use heart shaped cookie cutters to cut hearts out of the red yellow mixture. Top each heart with half a strawberry (cut lengthwise). Article by Susanne Myers. For more healthy recipes and menu planning ideas for any day of the year visit http://www.healthymenumailer.com - The Healthy Menu Mailer also makes a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift.
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