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Peanutty Dip

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This simple dip is easy to pack for a snack. Don’t forget some celery, carrot sticks, or apple slices for dipping!

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons of dip

  • Calories 135
  • Carbohydrates 16 g
  • Protein 5 g
  • Fat 6 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 310 mg

This Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons apricot or orange 100% fruit spread
1 ½ tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
24 baby carrots, 2-inch celery sticks, or ½ inch apple slices

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except carrots, celery, or apples. Stir until completely blended. Serve with carrots, celery or apples.


Note: In this month’s meal plan, we suggest eating a portion of this dip with 8 2-inch celery sticks.

From 15-Minute Diabetic Meals by Nancy Hughes

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