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Snack Attacks
Robin Miller's Tips on Snacking in a Healthy Way
By Donna Smith
Top bread cubes with your favorite dried herbs and spices and you can enjoy a different crouton snack every day of the week! The savory croutons make a perfect desk side or lunchbox snack and they're also terrific nestled on salads. The sweet croutons battle the mid-morning grumble and they're amazing over a scoop of frozen yogurt for dessert.
Sweet Croutons
8 slices white or whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange croutons in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spray the surface with cooking spray and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake eight to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Savory Croutons
8 slices white or whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons garlic powder, adobo seasoning, onion powder or powdered ranch dressing mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange croutons in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spray the surface with cooking spray and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake eight to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Serves six to eight.
Serve these wedges with your favorite hummus (mine is roasted red pepper!) or a light vegetable dip, olive spread (tapenade), salsa or sour cream that's been spiked with chopped fresh chives and cilantro.
Cooking spray
8 pita pockets, regular or whole wheat, cut into 4 to 8 wedges each
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spray the surface with cooking spray and sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Bake eight to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Serves eight.