PB&J Crunchettes + 4 More Low-Calorie Fillo Shell Recipes

Mar 22 2018
Dessert has never been easier (or more adorable!), thanks to this miracle ingredient: mini fillo shells! With tons of crunch and just around 15 calories each, these versatile vehicles couldn't rock more. Find 'em in the freezer aisle, and stock up so you can make sweet treats like these at a moment's notice...



Hungry Girl's Healthy PB&J Crunchettes Recipe

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1/5th of recipe (3 crunchettes): 126 calories, 5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 120mg sodium, 14.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 6.5g protein

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Chill: 1 hour

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. powdered peanut butter

1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt

1/3 cup natural light whipped topping (like Skinny Truwhip or So Delicious Dairy Free CocoWhip! Light)

3 tbsp. light/reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature

2 tsp. creamy peanut butter

2 packets no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Dash salt

15 frozen mini fillo shells (like the kind by Athens)

1/2 cup finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine powdered peanut butter with 2 1/2 tbsp. water. Stir until uniform.

Add all remaining ingredients except fillo shells and freeze-dried strawberries. Mix until smooth and uniform.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.

Meanwhile, bake shells on a baking sheet until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 

Just before serving, fold 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries into filling. Evenly distribute into the fillo shells. Top with remaining 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries.

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

HG Tip: If you’re not serving these the same day they’re made, store the baked fillo cups at room temp in a sealable container or bag, and refrigerate the filling in a sealed container.

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