TUESDAY'S TREAT

Just the name "S'mores" evokes visions of campfires, sharpened sticks, and sticky fingers. The hot marshmallow melting the creamy Hershey bar on a crunchy graham cracker makes my mouth water just thinking about it! However, S'mores are not on the list of the healthiest things to put in your mouth or a snack I think of as an everyday snack. That's why when I saw this recipe in DIABETIC COOKING I was intrigued. It is quick, easy, and adds some ingredients (peanut butter and banana) that have protein and vitamins. Each one is 169 calories and 26 carbs.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA S'MORES

2 tbsp. no-salt-added natural peanut butter

8(2 1/2 inch) low-fat graham crackers

1 medium ripe banana, cut into 12-16 slices and lightly mashed

4 large marshmallows

2 tbsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup

Spread peanut butter evenly over 4 cracker squares. Place on microwave-safe plate, arrange 3-4 banana slices on top of each, and top each with a marshmallow.

Microwave on HIGH 15-30 seconds until marshmallow puffs. Remove from microwave and spoon chocolate syrup lightly over all and top with remaining crackers. Press down lightly to adhere.