Nutty Candy 

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Serves: 14 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 30 mins (for refrigeration)

This tasty under 100-calorie candy treat will please the palate!
Per serving: 62 calories, 2.3 g fat and 2.1 g total sugars
Lower-calorie ingredients save: 41 calories, 0.5 g fat and 8.1 g total sugars

Ingredients:

Nutty Candy cuts the calories below 100 by replacing regular peanut butter with reduced fat, regular maple syrup with sugar-free, regular milk powder with instant, and granulated sugar with SplendaŽ granular.

To learn more about recipe makeovers, see CalorieKing's library article "Smart Substitutes: Your Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking Alternatives".

Recipe Makeover
2 Tbsp chunky reduced-fat peanut butter 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup 1/4 cup SplendaŽ granular 2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup (1 oz) unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Traditional Recipe
2 Tbsp chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup regular nonfat dry milk 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup (1 oz) salted peanuts, chopped

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, Splenda, and dry milk powder. Stir in oats and peanuts.

Place waxed paper on a cookie sheet. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls to form 14 treats. (You could use a cookie scoop. Be sure to spray your scoop or teaspoons with non-stick spray before starting, to keep candy from sticking.)

Refrigerate for 20 minutes, and then roll the candy in your hands to give a smooth surface and shape the candy into balls. Place back into the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Author:

Recipe and photo courtesy of Aimee's Adventures
Aimee's Adventures