No-Bake Almond Bites

Name: No-Bake Almond Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 81 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as No-Bake Almond Bites in Light & Tasty December/January 2003