Stuff Me Celery - Holiday Appetizer Recipes for Dieters

A simple recipe is a host's or hostess' friendly pal amid the bustle of the holiday rush. But simplifying doesn't always require a sacrifice of taste. Such is the case with our simple, diet recipe for Stuff Me Celery. Be sure to see our tip below for super-marveling spreadability.

You will need the following ingredients for this diet-wise recipe:

1 stalk of celery of celery sticks, washed, trimmed, cut-into-sticks with the strings removed

1 container of WHIPPED cream cheese (not low fat which we feel sacrifices too much flavor)

A handful of dried cranberries + a teaspoon of chopped walnuts.

Simply mix the cranberries and walnuts into the cream cheese and fill celery sticks.

This recipe is so versatile and the best part (outside of it being almost too-simple) is that one can personalize the flavors and make it their own creation. A bit like the Frankenstein monster - without the Frank, but with monster-taste. (That's a good thing.) Rather than opting for cranberries and walnuts, simply choose any of the following ingredients and chop. Then mix into the cream cheese. Smear a bit onto a celery stick and you've got a beautiful, quick, dieter's appetizer that's good for 'anytime entertaining'.

A handful of any of the following: black olives, green olives, pimentos, dried pineapple - chopped, golden raisins, chopped almonds or pecans, fresh or dried parsley, other favorite fresh or dried spices that will complement your flavors.

Tip: Wipe the celery sticks DRY with a paper towel and mixture will spread on ultra easy.

Holiday Diet Wise Recipes:

From pies to turkey thighs, the following waist watcher tips will keep the joy in your holidays without blowing out your Diet Candle. Grab a martini glass filled with clear spring water and let's toast to a healthy season - no matter which holiday of the year we're celebrating.

• Yum Yum Eggnog - A unique original recipe that you'll find only at Thin Thin. click for diet recipe
• Carrot Pudding - Budget friendly and all dressed up for the holidays. click for diet recipe
• Tom's Roasted Turkey - A manly approach to big bird. click for diet recipe
• Tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce - Tangy, titillating to the taste buds and downright good. click for diet recipe
• Herb Butter - Tangy good and a little goes a long 'weigh'. click for diet recipe
• Pumpkin Butter - Cinderella's pumpkin just might get jealous. click for diet recipe
• Weightless Wassail - Put a little punch into your diet plan without all those unwanted calories. click for diet recipe
• Yammy Whammy - Pass the low calorie, low fat yams please! click for diet recipe
• Mashed Spudwhackers - Whipped potatoes minus the high fat and calories. A dieter's creamy dream. click for diet recipe

Holiday Tips & Calories:

From high calorie pies to an example of a healthier holiday plate, we've got this holiday season wrapped up in a bow of Good Healthy Eats that won't scrooge your diet plan.

• Pies That Fly Straight to the Thighs - High calorie pies that can send dieter's weight scales for a loop. click to continue
• Example of a Healthier Holiday Plate - What, How Much & When to Eat Holiday Tips for Dieters. click to continue
• Why Weight Gain Bonds so Well With Holidays - Ever wonder why weight gain is prevalent during holidays? It has a bit more to do with than what we put on our plates. click to continue
• Traditional Holiday Plate Calories - Grab your abacus! click to continue

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