GO ON!! TAKE A DIP

Garam Masala Spiced Sweet Potato Chips

with

 

Fresh Mango-Green Chile and Yogurt Dip

 

 

Alright, lets face it!! We all love to snack. It not only brings friends and family members together but gives us the opportunity to nosh on some of our favorite foods. I can remember sitting on the couch with my older brother, watching "Gilligan's Island", and eating an attire bag of potato chips as we submerged each one of them into apple cider vinegar. "Boy was that good"!! Had I known these flavors would become an all-time favorite today, we would have gone into business at the age of 10.

 

As the years passed, so did the "Chips and Vinegar", however I was far from giving up on snacks. After all, I was now playing sports and realized that eating small snacks between meals would help sustain my energy levels on and off the field. Whether it was a handful of trail mix, a high protein shake or even a crisp apple with peanut butter, I was feeling great!!

 

You have heard it over and over again.What you eat plays a significant role on your overall health and therefore should be nutritious. Have fun with your snacks, get creative and take a dip into something new!!

 

  

 

 



 

 

 

 

1 Each Red Garnett Yam (Sweet Potato with Skin On)

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Garam Masala Spice (Store bought or prepare your own)

1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

 

Thinly slice sweet potato with skin on. I just purchased a mandolin for $15 and how much time it saves.

 

In a medium size mixing bowl, coat all of the potatoes with olive oil, Garam Masala Spice and sea salt.

 

Arrange the potatoes on a sheet pan so that they are not touching and have room to crisp up. If they are too close together or overlapping, they will steam before they bake.

 

Bake in a low temperature oven, approximately 250-300 degrees for 25 minutes. Turn each potato slice over and continue cooking for another 25 minutes or until they are crisp like chips. Make note: As the sweet potatoes cool, they will crisp up gradually.

 

Mango-Green Chile and Yogurt Dip

 

1 Cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

1/4 Teaspoon Jalapeno Pepper, minced

1/4 Cup Fresh Mango, small diced

2 Tablespoons Sweet Red Pepper, small diced

2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped 

1/4 Teaspoon Stevia, powder

 

In a small mixing bowl, incorporate all the ingredients together and mix well.

 

-Enjoy