Nut & Honey Cream Cheese Spread

You and the kids will love this tasty spread, a great after-school or anytime snack when spread atop graham crackers, whole wheat toast or apple slices.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Graham crackers, bagel chips, whole wheat toast or apple slices
Optional toppings: raisins, sunflower seeds, honey-roasted peanuts, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, honey and cinnamon. Spread on graham crackers, bagel chips, whole wheat toast or apple slices. If desired, apply optional toppings.
2. For cheesy roll-ups, flatten slices of bread with a rolling pin. Spread two tablespoons of the spread over each bread slice and roll up tightly.
3. Serve spread immediately or transfer to a covered container and chill for up to one week.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Recipe provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.