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  • Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse

This delicious and light snack will please the young . . . and young at heart

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
10 minutes 0 minutes 6 servings 2 Tbsp of mousse with 1 celery stick (5 pieces)
Ingredients

  • ¼ C low-fat whipped cream cheese

  • ¼ C fat-free plain yogurt

  • 2 Tbsp scallions (green onions), rinsed and chopped

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

  • 6 celery sticks, rinsed, with ends cut off

  • 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

35
calories
2 g
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
4 mg
Cholesterol
58 mg
Sodium
1 g
Total fiber
2 g
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
131 mg
Potassium
6%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
2%
Iron
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Combine cream cheese, yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

  • 2
    Spread mixture evenly down the middle of each celery stick.

  • 3
    Cut each stick into 5 pieces. Top with chopped walnuts, and serve.

Chefs in Training Younger children can help mix the "mousse."  Older children can make the recipe themselves.

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