Apple Almond Butter with Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Apple Almond Butter
• 1 c whole almonds w/ skins
• 1 c apple butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Toast almonds in a single layer on a baking pan for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden, turning once after about 3 minutes (set the timer, this is where I burn them).
3. Place the almonds into a food processor. Process the almonds continuously until they form a thick paste. This will take a little time, don't give up it will be worth the effort. Add the apple butter and continue to process, until mixture is smooth.

Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Ten 7-inch whole wheat tortillas
• 3 Tbs. Splenda
• 2 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Line a baking sheet or 2 with aluminum foil (for easy clean up) and spray with cooking spray.
3. Cut tortillas into 8 wedges.
4. Place wedges on baking sheet and spray tops with cooking spray.
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture.
6. Bake for 6 minutes or until golden on top. Again, set the timer, it is easy to burn these too.
7. Allow to cool completely before storing.

This dip is also GREAT with sliced apples (use red and green for a festive feel).

Yield: 20 servings dip and chips

Serving size: 1 Tbs. dip and 4 chips

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

• Calories 125
• Fat 4g (2.3g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrate 18g
• Fiber 2g
• Protein 5g
• Sodium 100mg

Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat*NOTE:

Contributed by Janice Baker, B.Sc., M.B.A., R.D., CDE, CNSC

www.BakerNutrition.com

jbaker9@ san.rr.com

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