Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse

Celery With Cream Cheese Mousse

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

CAL/SERV :

35

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

6 SERVINGS

TOTAL TIME:

0 MINS

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

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine cream cheese, yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix well with  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.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 35, Total fat 2 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Total fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Carbohydrates 3 g, Potassium 131 mg, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 4%, Iron 2%. 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute