Rice Krispies Bars recipe - 181 calories

A wonderful tasting bar… the great combination of flavors make this a really exciting and decadent version of the old rice crispy bar!

You can substitute the Grand Marnier with a little vanilla or orange extract. If you’re a big fan of white chocolate, you can skip the drizzling at the end and just dunk the bars into the white chocolate.

Rice Krispies Bars recipe - 181 calories

Ingredients:
4-4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
cooking spray
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
1-3 teaspoon canola oil

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Garlic Tomatoes recipe - 79 calories

This vegetarian/vegan dish requires only a few simple ingredients and is very easy to prepare, but it is absolutely delicious! Can be served as a side dish, appetizer or even snack.

Garlic Tomatoes recipe - 79 calories

Ingredients:
8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
16 garlic cloves, in skin
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

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Asian Crispy Tofu Salad recipe - 90 calories

Here’s a delicious way to prepare tofu - it’s very easy to make and so tasty! Crispy on the outside and a little soft inside, this tofu salad is great as a snack, as a meat substitute, or served on top of a bed of greens with a little balsamic or rice vinegar.

Asian Crispy Tofu Salad recipe - 90 calories

Ingredients:
14 ounces low-fat extra firm tofu
1-2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves (smashed with the back of a knife)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh or dried lemongrass (optional)

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Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe - 117 calories

Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe - 117 calories

A very quick and easy appetizer or snack recipe. Calories don’t include the toasted bread.

Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe - 117 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely minced red onion

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Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars recipe - 185 calories

Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars recipe - 185 calories

This is a recipe from Kraft Foods. These bars have a very nice and chewy texture, and they’re so sweet and delicious! I think the raspberry jam & chocolate combination is magic, but you can also try making them with strawberry or apricot jam.

Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars recipe - 185 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam
5 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
1/2 cup coconut
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup butter, softened

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