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Hot Diggity Mouse

The cutest snack ever! Great for after-school, parties, or even to prepare a snack on a rainy day as a family. So lip-smacking and creative.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1

1 whole wheat hot dog bun

2 to 3 tablespoons trans-fat-free peanut butter

1 small ripe banana

2 maraschino cherries

1 large jelly bean

2 long strands red shoestring licorice

1/4 cup shredded coconut

  • 1. Spread peanut butter inside the hot dog bun.

  • 2. Place whole banana on top of peanut butter.

  • 3. Place cherries on the banana as a set of eyes. Place jelly bean for the nose.

  • 4. On either side of the jelly bean, stick small strands of red licorice for the whiskers.

  • 5. Lastly, sprinkle shredded coconut as fur for your mouse.

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