No-Bake Almond Bites
To help keep holiday snacking on the skinny side, our home economists whipped up these simple little sensations. Quick and easy, the chewy no-bake treats are ideal when time is tight.18 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners'
- sugar, almonds and cocoa. Combine the apple juice, corn syrup and
- extract; stir into crumb mixture until blended.
- Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. Store
- in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 81 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.