Stuffed Celery Sticks

Ingredients

4 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup water-packed crushed pineapple well drained
1/2 cup grated or shredded carrot
2 tablespoons thinly-sliced green onion tops
27 celery sticks - (5 long)

Method

In a small bowl, stir together the Neufchatel cheese and yogurt until well combined. Stir in the pineapple, carrot, and onion until well combined.

Fill each celery stick with 2 teaspoons of the mixture. The mixture can be used immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before using. The filling will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

This recipe yields 27 servings. Serving size: 1 celery stick.

Exchanges Per Serving: Free Food.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 18 Calories from Fat 9; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 3mg; Sodium 35mg; Carbohydrate 2g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 1g.

Yield

27 Servings


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