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Valentines Party Treats – Chips and Dip
Chips:
4 flour tortillas (low fat or whole wheat preferred)
1 egg white
¾ cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal (can substitute Cocoa Pebbles)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tortillas in single layer on large baking sheet; brush evenly with egg white. Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons of cereal.
Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Cut each tortilla into 8 pieces.
Dip:
1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
1 cup lite cool whip
½ cup chopped strawberries
Combine ingredients and use as dip for chips or fruit.
Adapted by Sarah Easley from Kraft.com
About the author
I just completed my B.S. Degree at Miss State in Nutrition. I was the president of the MSU Student Dietetic Association and the Outstanding Dietetic Student for the State of Mississippi. I also led, "Cooking with Ellen" a healthy cooking segment on our local news station throughout my senior year. I am now a dietetic intern studying to be a Registered Dietetian (hopefully by around June 2008). I love cooking, learning about nutrition and healthy eating, and sharing my skills with others.
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this looks yummy i’ll have to try this one!!
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I thought you did an awesome job on the show today, Sarah!
Thanks for coming on with me,
Ellen
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Thanks Ellen!!!
I had a lot of fun!
Sarah