I think I've confessed my cheese addiction before but just in case I'll say it again…
I LOVE CHEESE!
One of my favorite snacks as a kid was to cut hunks from a block of cheddar, slice some good pepperoni and top a buttery cracker. It was a texture thing, a taste thing and, well, a mindless thing. Before I knew it I'd look down and the block would be gone!
Now I try to snack a little smarter and a lot more consciously.
Now my cheese and crackers looks like this…
I replaced the crackers with cucumber slices. I replaced the hunks of cheddar with creamy Laughing Cow. And I replaced the greasy pepperoni with sweet dried cranberries. I also make a plate ahead of time and have everything portioned out making it a lot less likely to look down and notice a whole wheel of Laughing cow is missing!
So I still get my creamy texture delivered on a crunchy bite but by removing the mindless thing, I now have no regrets enjoying one of my favorite snacks.
Here's the details…
- 1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Swiss
- ½ of fresh cucumber sliced ~10 slices
- 10g of Dried Cranberries (~20)
Smear the cheese evenly on the cucumber slices
Top each with about 2 dried cranberries
Enjoy without feeling an ounce of guilt. 🙂
| Servings | Amt per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entire Recipe | |||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs | |
| 80 | 2g | 1g | old: 2 | new: 2 |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein | |
| 9g | 1g | 11g | 3g | |
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Another brilliant recipe. So simple, tasty, healthy and elegant. I'm going to make a lovely platter of these for Easter. Your creativity is appreciated! Your site is my new addiction.
This looks great. I started a Ladies Poker Night a couple years ago, and we take turns hosting. (There is never any lack of food). Recently I joined Weight Watchers, and now am looking for something different and healthy to serve up to the girls when they come to my place. These are the cats meow! I am going to see what else you've got up your sleeve. Thanks so much.. You have sparked up my enthusiasm to eat well.
re:Cucumber Cheese Delights !!!
This is being served at our gathering this very day!!
It tastes good and looks very festive.
wish I had such a creative mind
keep up the very good work
bhe
I love this idea! Sounds delicious and like a special treat. Thanks for sharing.