Halloween treats featuring heart-healthy soy
6:28 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2007
We have so many choices in the grocery store as far as crackers, snacks, and sweet treats. Charlene Patton with the Kansas Soybean Commission reminds people that what we put in our mouths has an impact on our bodies. Here are some healthy seasonable recipes that can get the kids involved.
These recipes contain soy, which helps prevent heart disease. The FDA has recommended 25 grams of soy every day. Patton says 80 percent of items sold in the grocery store has soy in it.
Sticks and Stones Snack Mix
1 cup snack crackers
1 cup wheat square cereal
1 cup potato sticks
1 cup chow mien noodles
1/2 cup salted soynuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots
½ cup string candy
1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
2. Store in tightly covered container.
Makes 6 cups.
GOBLIN FILLED CUPCAKES
1 package (18.25 oz) favorite cake mix
½ cup silken tofu
1 cup water
2 eggs
Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and blend until all ingredients are moistened. Fill cupcake holders 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 24 cupcakes. Insert pastry bag into top of cooled cup and pipe in Gooey Filling. Frost with prepared frosting and decorate with candies to make spooky cupcakes.
GOOEY FILLING
2 cups powdered sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 drops food coloring
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Place in pastry bag with tip inserted.
Related link
You can get more soy recipes at KansasSoybeans.org.
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