PB, Pear & Cream Cheese

Arrange one-fourth of pear slices on top. Serve immediately

Active time: 8 minutes

Total time: 12 minutes

Makes: 4 dessert servings

·         4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread

·         ¼ c. cream cheese, softened

·         1 Tbsp. maple syrup

·         ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch salt

·         1 sm. Red Anjou pear

·         ½ c. crunchy peanut butter

1. Toast bread.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, syrup, cinnamon, and salt until well blended. Thinly slice pear.
3. On each slice of bread, spread 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture. Arrange one-fourth of pear slices on top. Serve immediately.

Each serving: About 355 calories, 12g protein, 32g carbohydrate, 23g total fat (5g saturated), 5g fiber, 16mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium.

PB, Pear & Cream Cheese