If you’re looking for a good afternoon snack after the kids get off the bus or something to grab on the run to their soccer game, here’s a quick recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

• Whole-Wheat Bread
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/3 of a Granny Smith apple, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spread generous amount of peanut butter on one slice of bread. 
2. Place apple slices on peanut butter (overlap).
3. Add another slice of bread.

Whole grains, fruit, protein…just add a yogurt or grab a milk and you’re good to go!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2-1/2 cups diced and chilled, cooked chicken breast meat (boil meat with a few celery stalks, little salt, other seasonings for flavor)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced seedless grapes
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 miracle whip, 1/2 mayo)
• 1/4 heavy whipping cream (gives it a lift!)
• lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Sprinkle lemon juice over chilled chicken and toss.
2. In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
3. Combine meat, celery, grapes, pecans, parsley, salt, and mayonnaise.
4. Fold in whipping cream.

Can be served on the bread of your choice but these are excellent on large croissants!

Serves 6.