Inspired by the recent paperback release of Counting Miracles, the creative team at Splenda came up a menu for a ‘Book Club Picnic’ that highlights characters and places from the novel. Links to the individual recipes are below and more recipes plus discussion questions can be found in the Counting Miracles Book Club Kit (pdf).

Appetizer: Uwharrie Trail Mix Cups
Mixed nuts candied with Splenda Sweetener and cinnamon – add dried cranberries, chocolate chunks and pretzels. (get the recipe)

Entree: Nicholas Sparks’s Splenda Chicken Salad
The author’s favorite, made with Splenda packets. (get the recipe)

Side Dish: Love at First Bite Brie Bombs
Biscuits filled with cooked cranberries, brie cubes and herbs for an explosion of flavor. (get the recipe)

Dessert: Asheboro Apple Pie
A southern delight with fewer calories. (get the recipe)

Drinks: Jasper’s Forest Berry Mocktail
A rustic mix of rosemary, blueberry, club soda and lemon juice, sweetened by Splenda Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener. (get the recipe)