Reader's best mini-meals: fourteen of you share your scrumptious mini-meal recipes—from a Mandarin Delight to a Pita Pizazz - nutrition

Shape, Nov, 2003 by Tajinder Rehal

Nutrition Score: 290 calories, 6 g fat.

"I enjoy this mini-meal when I get home late from work. It's a great bedtime snack that's filling but still light."

--Anitra Clemons, Lithonia, Ga.

* Note from the nutritionist "The Black-Bean Roll-Up and Hummus & Pita Chips mini-meals are easy, delicious ways to add legumes to your diet," Newgent says. "Their soluble fiber fills you up without adding a lot of calories, and the whole-wheat tortilla and pita chips add even more fiber."

2 Creamy Treats

13. Lickety Banana Split Peel and split a medium-sized banana lengthwise, spread with 2 tablespoons reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter and drizzle with 2 tablespoons nonfat chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Score: 350 calories, 12 g fat.

"I have this mini-meal when I'm craving a banana split. Even though it doesn't have ice cream, it's just as satisfying and totally guilt-free."

--Ricki Sue Hanzel, Miami

14. Fruit Parfait Drain 1 can of mixed fruit packed in water and place in a dessert bowl. Top with 2 tablespoons nonfat nondairy whipped topping, 1/2 cup nonfat granola and 2 tablespoons nonfat chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Score: 399 calories, 4 g fat.

"This dessert satisfies my sweet tooth and provides a healthy serving of fruit."

--Amanda Hall, Boston

* Note from the nutritionist "The Fruit Parfait is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, and the Lickety Banana Split supplies fiber," says Cynthia Sass.