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Chive Whole Wheat Drop Biscuits
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Chive Whole Wheat Drop Biscuits
YIELD Makes 12 servings
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These healthy biscuits are a welcome accompaniment to soups, chicken, or meal-in-one salads. They also make a tasty afternoon snack.
INGREDIENTS
| 1‑1/4 | cups whole wheat flour |
| 3/4 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 3 | tablespoons toasted wheat germ, divided |
| 1 | tablespoon baking powder |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives |
| 2 | teaspoons sugar |
| 3 | tablespoons cold margarine |
| 1 | cup fat-free (skim) milk |
| 1/2 | cup shredded low-fat process American cheese |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons wheat germ, baking powder, chives and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk and American cheese; stir until just combined.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon wheat germ. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove immediately from baking sheet. Serve warm.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1 biscuit |
| Sodium | 237 mg |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Calories from Fat | 28 % |
| Calories | 125 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1 |
| Starch | 1 |
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