Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Healthy Exchanges Dec 2001 Newsletter
1/2 cup of Splenda
1/4 cup Peter Pan reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Layer a baking sheet with a large piece of waxed paper. In
a medium microwave safe mixing bowl, combine Splenda, peanut
butter, and chocolate chips. Cover and microwave on HIGH
(100% power) for 30 seconds. Stir, then re-cover and
microwave for another 15 seconds. Stir in vanilla extract
and peanuts. Mix well to coat completely. Form into 16 balls
and place onto waxed paper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or
until firm.
Serves 8 (2 each)
HE: 1 fat, 3/4 protein, 1/2 slider, 4 OC
149 calories, 9 gm fat, 5 gm protein, 12 gm carbohydrate,
39 mg sodium, 8 mg calcium, 1 gm fiber
Diabetic: 1 fat, 1/2 meat, 1/2 starch/carb