Halloween Treats - For Dieters :D

EASY CARAMEL POPCORN



10 cups popped low-fat microwave popcorn
6 caramel candies, cut into small pieces (kitchen shears
make these chore a breeze)
2 Tbsp dark or light corn syrup
1/2 Tbsp water

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a large jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick spray coating and set aside. Place the popcorn in a large ceramic or glass bowl; set aside.

In a 1-cup measue or similar microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, syrup, and water. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high power for 40 seconds. Sitr. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds until the caramels are completely melted.

Being very careful to keep fingers away from the hot syrup, slowly pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, stirring with a large wooden spoon to coat evenly. Spread the popcorn evenly on the prepared baking pan. Bake the popcorn for 4 to 6 minutes, until the syrup hardens slightly.

Cool before serving, or store tightly covered at room temperature. Levtover popcorn will keep for 4 to 5 days. Makes 10 Servings (1 cup each).

Per Serving: 53 Cal; 1 g Total Fat; 11 g Carb; 1 mg Cholesterol; 59 mg Sodium; 1 g Fiber; 1 g Protein; 6 g Sugars. Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate.

PUMPKIN "BROWNIES"



1 cup pumpkin purée, canned or cooked
1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as canola
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, well beaten (you can further reduce fat & cholesterol
by substituting 1 egg + 1 egg white, OR 1/2 cup egg
substitute)
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with vegetable spray.

Combine all ingredients and beat well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tests done. Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars. Makes 24 Bars.

Per Bar: 102 Cal; 4 g Total Fat; 15 g Carb; 10 mg Cholesterol; 101 mg Sodium; 1 g Fiber. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat.

**ALSO REMEMBER: YOU CAN STILL HAVE HALLOWEEN CANDY. MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUN SIZE AND WATCH PORTION CONTROLS. JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE ON A DIET OR HAVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DOES NOT MEAN YOU NEED TO GIVE UP CANDY OR HALLOWEEN TREATS**