Low Calorie and Easy PB&J

Sometimes, when we decide to make a change to better our health, it can seem intimidating because we have to rethink our food choices. It’s especially difficult when you are having to cook dinner for your family and make adjustments for your own dietary/health needs. Another challenge is finding things that are tasty and satisfying to snack on. When I think of snack foods, I want some crunch, a little salt, and flavor. It’s tempting to reach for chips and cookies, but those items would completely throw our health goals off track. So here is a snack that will leave you feeling full and not GUILTY! This Low Calorie and Easy PB&J is sure to be your new “GO TO” for those afternoon cravings!

low calorie and easy pb&j recipe:

Pantry items:

• 1 Chocolate flavored rice cake
• 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
• 10 grams chopped walnuts

Fridge items:

• 1/4 cup blueberries

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low calorie and easy pb&j instructions:

• First, take your chocolate rice cake and spread the tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on it.
• Second, arrange your blueberries on top of the peanut butter. (Since it’s sticky, it keeps the blueberries from rolling away! LOL)
• Third, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
• Enjoy as breakfast or a healthy snack to go anytime!

low calorie and easy pb&j nutrition information:

1 Choc. Rice Cake – 60 cal., .7 grams protein, 11 grams carbs, .4 grams fiber, 4.1 grams sugar

1 Tbs. Peanut Butter – 95 cal., 3.5 grams protein, 4 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber, 1.5 grams sugar

1/4 cup blueberries – 21 cal., .25 grams protein, 5.25 grams carbs, .9 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar

10 grams walnuts – 62 cal., 1.4 grams protein, 1.3 grams carbs, .6 grams fiber, .2 grams sugar

GRAND TOTAL – 238 cal., 5.85 grams protein, 21.55 grams carbs, 2.9 grams fiber, 5.8 grams sugar

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Low Calorie and Easy PB&J

Jessie & Seasonal, Southern Living in Spanish

Here is the afternoon snack that is going to keep you full, satisfied, and on track! With the flavor of chocolate, the creaminess of peanut butter, the crunch of walnuts, and the burst of fresh fruit, what's not to love?? Eating high protein, low calorie, and healthy doesn't have to be bland or boring!

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Course Snack

Cuisine American

Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 Chocolate flavored rice cake
• 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
• 10 grams chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup blueberries

Instructions

 

• First, take your chocolate rice cake and spread the tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on it.
• Second, arrange your blueberries on top of the peanut butter. (Since it’s sticky, it keeps the blueberries from rolling away! LOL)
• Third, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
• Enjoy as breakfast or a healthy snack to go anytime!

Notes

Nutrition Information:

1 Choc. Rice Cake – 60 cal., .7 grams protein, 11 grams carbs, .4 grams fiber, 4.1 grams sugar

1 Tbs. Peanut Butter – 95 cal., 3.5 grams protein, 4 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber, 1.5 grams sugar

1/4 cup blueberries – 21 cal., .25 grams protein, 5.25 grams carbs, .9 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar

10 grams walnuts – 62 cal., 1.4 grams protein, 1.3 grams carbs, .6 grams fiber, .2 grams sugar

GRAND TOTAL – 238 cal., 5.85 grams protein, 21.55 grams carbs, 2.9 grams fiber, 5.8 grams sugar

 

Keyword Blueberry, Healthy, Low calorie, Peanut Butter, Rice cake

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