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There's nothing wrong with a little couch potato time as long as you've got some great, guiltless snacks on hand. And HG's got awesome options to suit your favorite shows!
Lost - Tropical Grilled Fruit Fondue
(1/4 recipe: 140 calories, <0.5g fat, 90mg sodium, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 23g sugars, 5g protein)
This island-inspired snack would make Jack and Kate drool!
Ingredients:
1 cup firm mango chunks
1 large, firm nectarine
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 small, slightly underripe banana
12 oz. fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese
2 tsp. no-calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
Directions:
Cut nectarine and banana into bite-size chunks. In a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray (or on the grill if you've got one), grill all fruit on medium-to-high heat for approximately 4 minutes, flipping fruit halfway through. Fruit should be slightly browned on the outside, but still firm inside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine yogurt, sweetener, cream cheese, and coconut extract. Heat for 45 seconds in microwave. Stir and microwave for an additional 40 seconds. Serve fruit and sauce with skewers or fondue sticks for easy dipping! Serves 4.
American Idol - Dreyer's/ Edy's American Idol Slow Churned Light Ice Cream
(1/2 cup: 110 - 140 calories, 3.5 - 5g fat, 45 - 60mg sodium, 16 - 20g carbs, 0g fiber, 12 - 16g sugars, 3g protein)
Dreyer's/Edy's has a whole line of Idol-themed ice creams. Choose from Choc 'N Roll Caramel, Hollywood Cheesecake, Soulful Sundae Cone, Take The Cake, and Triple Talent. And after you call the show to vote for your favorite contestant, head online to vote for your favorite ice cream flavor! (Psst ... Take The Cake is our clear favorite!)
30 Rock - 30 Rock Shrimp and Comedy Jam
(1/3rd recipe: 170 calories, 1g fat, 1,000mg sodium, 22g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 7g sugars, 24g protein)
A fruity-good time for everyone involved ... except maybe the shrimp.
Ingredients:
30 rock shrimp (or any type large shrimp); cleaned, cooked in boiling water, and chilled
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup Smucker's Sugar Free Preserves; Red Raspberry, Strawberry, or other
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Directions:
Stir to combine all ingredients except for the shrimp. Arrange chilled shrimp on a platter and serve with the spicy fruity cocktail sauce. Enjoy! Serves 3.
Grey's Anatomy - Sweet 'n Salty Snack Mix
(Entire recipe: 200 calories, 8g fat, 300mg sodium, 35g carbs, 8g fiber, 9g sugars, 4g protein)
We thought the docs would appreciate this heart-healthy chocolate. And even if THEY don't, WE do!
Ingredients:
1 mini bag of microwavable popcorn; 94% fat-free kettle corn flavor
1 CocoaVia Original Chocolate Bar
Directions:
Chop chocolate bar into very small pieces. Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and top with crushed chocolate bits. Makes approximately 5 cups!
Prison Break - Smoothie Criminal
(1 smoothie: 75 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, 17g carbs, 4g fiber, 11g sugars, 0g protein)
So good, it oughta be illegal ...
Ingredients:
8 oz. prepared Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange (made with 1/8th of a tub or 1/2 of an On The Go packet, or purchased in a ready-to-drink bottle)
1 cup frozen mixed berries (no sugar added)
1/2 to 1 cup crushed ice (use more for a more icy smoothie and less for a thicker one)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until well blended. Pour into a tall glass and prepare to enjoy the action! Serves 1.
All recipe nutritionals are approximate values calculated using averages. Exact numbers may vary.
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