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BAKEDMOZZARELLA BITESServe this quick after-school snack to your kids asan alternative to traditional fried cheese sticks.Each serving of 3 mozzarella bites packs 7 gramsof protein and is less than 100 calories.4 SERVINGS18 MIN3 MOZZARELLA BITES & 1 TABLESPOONOF SAUCEINGREDIENTSNUTRITIONAL INFO© Photo John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann RossLog It CLICK TO LOG THIS RECIPECALORIES 98Fat5gSaturated fat2gMonounsaturated fat 0gPolyunsaturated fat0gProtein7gCarbohydrate7gFiber0gSugars1gCholesterol11mgIron 2%Sodium186mgCalcium 16%Potassium39mgVitamin A 4%Vitamin C 1%• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)• 3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella stringcheese• 3 tablespoons egg substitute• Cooking spray• 1/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such asMcCutcheon‘s)INSTRUCTIONS1. Preheat oven to 425°F.2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add1/3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutesor until toasted, stirring frequently. Removefrom heat, and place the panko in a shallowdish.3. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces.Working with one piece at a time, dip cheesein egg substitute; dredge in panko. Placecheese on a baking sheet coated with cookingspray. Bake at 425°F for 3 minutes or until thecheese is softened and thoroughly heated.4. Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safebowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or untilthoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds.Serve with mozzarella pieces.BLUEPRNTSWHILE OVEN PREHEATS,bread the mozzarella sticks with panko.WHILE CHEESE STICKS BAKE,microwave the marinara sauce.11 30 HEALTHY LOG IT NOW RECIPES myfitnesspal