2003 No-Bake Almond Bites

By boandozzy

1 piece equals 81 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as No-Bake Almond Bites in Light & Tasty December/January 2003, p8

Ingredients

• 1 cup crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, almonds and cocoa. Combine the apple juice, corn syrup and extract; stir into crumb mixture until blended.

Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.