Haystack snacks, made with chow mein noodles, are as timely as ever. First made popular in the 1960s, they’re still quick, easy, tasty and reasonably nutritious, with a dose of peanut butter or almond butter providing good monounsaturated fats and some protein. Here are two versions: one with butterscotch morsels and the other with white chocolate. We sprinkled them with some coarse salt for a sweet-salty combination.
Butterscotch Haystacks
1 (11-ounce) bag butterscotch morsels
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 (5-ounce) cans chow mein noodles
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1. Place morsels and peanut butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high 1 minute. Stir until melted. Stir in chow mein noodles and marshmallows.
2. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop noodle mixture by spoonfuls onto paper. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Makes 60.
Nutritional facts per piece: 70 calories, 3.5g fat, 0mg choles- terol, 1g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 65mg sodium
White Chocolate Haystacks
12 ounces white chocolate morsels
1/2 cup tahini or almond butter
11 ounces slivered almonds
2 (5-ounce) cans chow mein noodles
1 cup coconut flakes
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1. Place morsels and tahini in micro- wave-safe bowl. Microwave on medi- um-high 1 minute. Stir until melted. Stir in almonds, chow mein noodles and coconut.
2. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop noodle mixture by spoonfuls onto paper. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Refrigerate until set, about 30minutes. Makes 60.
Nutritional facts per piece: 100 calories, 7g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 3g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 55mg sodium
