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Show ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ y ^ The Beaver Press - February 26,2Q09 - Page 4 Keeping Your Family On The Right Trabk When It Comes To Snacks; #?> (NAPS)—For many, snacke are l a fact of life. The challenge is . choosing healthier snacks that ^support your family's healthy lifestyle. The good new* is that this may be" easier than you think. A few simple substitutions can make a big difference. For example, Smart Balance^ Butter Blend Stick—which is half butter— offers thefresh^churnedcreamy flavor and cooking qualities of butter but provides a better choice for health-conscious consumers. Because ifa in stick form, it's easy to measure and great for making treats that contain less saturated fat and cholesterol (and the taste is terrific). Here's an idea. Instead of baking the classic peanut butter cookie, try a new recipe that adds cherries and oatmeal and replaces butter with this healthier alternative. Also, replacing regular peanut butter in the recipe with a product such as Smart Balance Omega" Peanut Butter can add the healthy support of omega-3 from flax oil, which offers beneficial ALA omega-3 fatty acids. This peanut butter contains deep-roasted peanuts and a touch of molasses— no refined sugars—to create a rich, nutty flavor. Its texture comes from a patented blend of balanced oils, formulated to help improve cholesterol ratio when used as part of the Smart Balance" Food Plan. Plus, ifs nonhydrogenated and trans-tatty acid free. Here's a healthy recipe tc get you started: It's possible to make snacks, such as cookies, healthier by making a few simple substitutions (like Smart Balance* Butter Blend Sticks) to the recipe. Chewy Peanut Batter Oatmeal Cookies % cup Smart Balance Omega" Peanut Butter 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Smart Balance* Butter Blend Stick, softened % cup packed dark brown sugar A ' cup pourable sugar substitute, such as Splenda* sweetener gg % teaspoon vanilla % cup whole wheat flour % teaspoon baking soda H teaspoon ground cinnamon % teaspoon salt 1% cups quick-cooking oatmeal % cup dried cherries or cranberries 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. \ ,\ s 2. Combine the Smart Balance Omega1" Peanut Butter, Smart Balance* Butter Blend Stick, brown sugat and sugar substitute in a' large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on high setting, beat until well blended and creamy. 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually odd the flour, baking soda, qinnamon and salt. Reduce to low speed, add the oats and cherries and beat until just blended. (Note: The batter will be very stiff.) 4. Using a measuring teaspoon, spoon rounded teaspoons of the batter, onto cookie sheets coated with Smart Balance* Cooking Spray and bake 3 minutes. Do not cook longer/They will be slightly puffed and a very light golden color on the bottom. (Note: They will not appear to be done at this point, but will continue to bake while cooling.) 5. Remove from oven and immediately place on cooling racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter. Alternate cookie sheets while baking, using a cooled sheet for even baking. Makes 40 cookies total Serves 20; 2 cookies per serving Bars And Brownies Made With Macadamia Nuts Are Nutritious And Delicious >< (NAPS)—Here's mouthwatering news: You can give family and friends decadent desserts with good-for-you nuts in them. Macadamia nuts are a concentrated source of monounsaturated fat, whichi when eaten regularly, raeyhelp displace sources of cholesterol-raising saturated fats in the diet. . ffln addition to their great taste, thja nuts are cholesterol free and contain important nutrients including Tjrotein andfiber.They're also a delicious way to get vitamins such as B6 and thiamine, and minerals including magnesium, copper, selenium, phosphorus and manganese. Whafa more, research suggests that nuts contain naturally occurring plant compounds, or phytochemicalo, which may have health benefits as well. Here are two recipes you may care to try: 1 CHUNKY MACADAMIA BARS % cup (1% sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar % cup granulated sugar legg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2K cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1M cups (10-oz. pkg.) HersheyV Mini Kisses* Brand Milk Chocolates, divided % cup1 coarsely chopped . SUPREME CHOCOLATE SAUCEPAN BROWNIES 'if ; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or . margarine . ' ".'-<;." 2 cups sugar -j % cup Hershey's* Cocoa *; 4 eggs, beaten % cup all-purpose .flour % teaspoon salt % teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Hershcy's* Special Dark* Chocolate Chips or Hershey's* Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips , ; % cup Mauna Xioa* * .. Macadamia Baking Pieces Macadamia nuts are cholesterol free and contain, important nutrients, Including protein and fiber. Plus they make marvelous additions to desserts. Mauna Loa* Macadamia Nuts Vanilla glaze (recipe follows) Heat oven to 350°F, Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Melt Heat ovento375°K Beat but- butter in medium saucepan ter, brown sugar and granu- over low heat. Add sugar and lated sugar in large bowl until cocoa; stir to blend. Remove fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat froni heat. Stir in eggs. Stir well. Add flour and baking soda; together'flour, salt and baking blend well. Stir in 1 cup baking soda; stir into chocolate mixpieces and nuts; press into ture. Stir in vanilla, chocoungreased 13x9x2-inch baking late chips and nuts. Spread pan. Sprinkle with remaining % in prepared pan. Bake 30 to cup chocolates. Bake 22 to 25 35 minutes or until brownies minutes or until golden brown. b e g i n to pull away from Cool completely in pan on wire s i d e s of p a n and b e g i n t o rack. Drizzle vanilla glaze over crack slightly; do not undertop; allow to set. Cut into bars. bake. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. About 24 bars. Vanilla glaze: Combine 1 cup About 24 brownies. powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and % teaspoon vanilla You can find more information extract in small bowl; stir until and a variety of recipes online at www.hersheys.com. smooth. About % cup glaze. 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