Oatmeal Crackers

These crackers are both so nutritious and delicious! I love their chewy texture. My favorite way to eat them is either slathered with cream cheese or with crunchy peanut butter and honey. The perfect snack!

Recipe from "Morsels from the Mountaintops" cookbook

• 3 C. oatmeal
• 1 C. wheat germ
• 1 C. whole wheat flour
• 1 C. white flour
• 3 T. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 C. olive oil
  
• 1 C. water

Combine dry ingredients; mix in oil and water. Spread onto two greased baking sheets. Optional: If you prefer a slightly thicker, chewier cracker, spread onto only one baking sheet. Cut into squares (rubber spatula works great) and sprinkle with salt.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until crisp.

Suggestions: Serve with sliced cheese, cream cheese, summer sausage, peanut butter (and honey), jam, tuna spread, dips, or pizza sauce. The tasty possibilities are many!

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Fluffy Apple Dip

Recipe from Taste of Home's "Simple & Delicious" Sept/Oct 2008 magazine

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 T. peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
• Sliced apples

Combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and spice. Fold in marshmallow creme. Chill before serving.

Tuna Spread

Original recipe by Naomi

• 1 (6-oz.) can tuna, drained
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• 1 heaping T. mayonnaise
• 1 heaping tsp. pickle relish
• 1/2 tsp. mustard
• Dash black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• Dash paprika
• Dash garlic powder
• Dash onion salt
• Dash lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. snipped chives
• Lettuce (optional)
• Bread or crackers

Ham Roll-Ups

This spread would taste delicious on any other type of luncheon meat.

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• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 T. green onion, minced
• 1 tsp. mustard
• Sliced ham

Place cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, and mustard in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, then mix ingredients until combined. Place a slice of ham on a plate or cutting board and spread a thin layer of cheese mixture onto the ham. Roll the slice of ham from one edge to the other. Can be eaten immediately, but best served when refrigerated for several hours, so the cheese will set.