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Baked Caprese Chicken (About 300 calories per chicken breast)
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 slices turkey bacon
½ cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato dressing, divided
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
Splash of balsamic vinegar
Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Add ¼ cup dressing and seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with dressing. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes (can refrigerate several hours if you like). Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and dressing.
Place chicken in an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in two bacon strips, arranging bacon in a cross cross across the top of the chicken breast.
Bake uncovered at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 170.
Top with mozarella cheese an a splash of balsamic vinegar; bake 1 minute longer or until melted.
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I’m always looking for good snack ideas – especially for my 3pm and 8pm “feedings”! I’m tired of opening up a 100 calorie snack pack and although I love fruits – there are occasions when I would like something a little more exciting than a few grapes or an apple. I found these great snack ideas through a “Pinterest Pin” of one of our Mary-thoners! I thought this particular “Fancy Apple” recipe sounded yummy – but then after looking at all 20, decided to print all of them below. If you’d like to read more – the link to the site is listed there as well. There are links to the “Tofu Spinich Dip”, the “Homemade Trail Mix” and the “Pineapple Cilantro Popsicles” if you’d like more details. Enjoy!
Snack Idea #1: Cored sliced apples with peanut butter, oats, nuts, and chocolate chips
Here are some additional ideas…taken from:
http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/news/20-quick-and-healthy-snacks/
#1 Cored sliced apples with peanut butter, oats, nuts, and chocolate chips
#2 Tofu spinach dip with raw veggies (Link to Tofu Spinach Dip: http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/appetizerssnacks/spinach-tofu-dip/)
#3 Low-fat cottage cheese with fruit spread and unsalted pretzels
#4 Tortilla chips and chunky salsa
#5 Raw veggies and ranch dip
#6 Chocolate pudding and a banana (for dipping)
#7 Unsalted peanuts and raisins
#8 Graham crackers with light cream cheese and sliced red grapes
#9 Ants on a log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
#10 Half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread
#11 Small salad with light dressing
#12 Half of a tuna melt on whole wheat English muffin with cheddar cheese
#13 Homemade trail mix with Puffins cereal, nuts, dried fruit, dark chocolate chips (Link to Homemade Trail Mix: http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/appetizerssnacks/trail-mix/)
#14 Small bowl of bran flakes with 1% milk and blackberries
#15 One cup of Greek yogurt with sliced mango and a sprinkle of Grape Nuts
#16 Smoothie – mango with mango Greek yogurt and a splash of orange juice
#17 Two hard boiled eggs with Kashi crackers (salt and pepper and some hot sauce)
#18 Cheesestick and 1 cup of red grapes
#19 (Leftovers) Small veggie quesadilla with black beans, sweet potato, scallions, cheese, and (scrambled eggs – optional)
#20 Pineapple cilantro popsicles (Link: http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/dessert/pineapple-coconut-cilantro-popsicles/)