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Quick-and-Easy Quiche
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge) Ingredients 1 cup egg substitute 1 cup water 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk biscuit and baking mix 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1 cup (4 ounces)…
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Breakfast Sausage Casserole
This satisfying recipe is perfect to make for weekend guests. Assemble and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Look for turkey sausage near other breakfast-style sausage in the frozen foods section. Yield: 8 servings Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) package frozen…
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French toast waffles
A waffle maker creates a crisp, brown French toast without a skillet. Just make sure you start with slightly hardened bread so that the toast won't be soggy. Serve toast with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 4 waffles) Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon…
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Almond crusted french toast
Almond-Crusted French Toast Top with maple syrup, fresh berries, or bananas sautéed with a bit of butter and cinnamon. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 piece) 1/3 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup vanilla soy milk (such as Silk) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
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Inspired by the chili dog.... only 129cal per cup.
Making this for myself for dinner and I thought I'd share, sounds pretty good and the calories...not bad at all :) PER SERVING (1 cup): 129 calories, 1.25g fat, 834mg sodium, 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 8g sugars, 9.5g protein Two 14.5-oz. cans stewed tomatoes (Mexican-style, if available), not drained 2 green bell peppers,…
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100 Calorie Snack ideas
Hey everyone, I'm new on here and i was wondering if anyone had ideas for good 100 calorie snacks. Thanks for any help :) Stephanie
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late night snacks?!
do you ever get the feelings when you crave food? just any food. and you know you're gonna feel guilty the next morning but you dont care? i get that pretty much every night. so.. what im asking is what are your favorite snacks to eat? whether they are guilty pleasures, or healthy yet tasty, share them please:) mine are…
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potato nachos
yummy dinner tonight. nachos! but used nutrient filled red potatoes instead of chips. you can cut them in rounds, spears, or a large dice and just roast them until they are cooked. half cup smashed black beans, fourth cup of cheese (too much for me, so I'd use a eighth next time) on top and pop under the broiler for a few…
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Baked chicken
Can someone help me? I'm almost completely inept in the kitchen :laugh: , and I want to bake chicken breasts. At what temp and for how lond do I bake them? Any tips? Should I try to tenderize the breasts to flatten them a bit, maybe it'll be easier to cook that way? Also, if anyone has any healthy recipes, that'd be great…
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HELP! I need a granola/cereal bar recipe!
I don't really have much on hand ... Oatmeal, apples, oranges, basic spices, etc. Can anyone think of anything?
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Beef
Anyone have a healthy recipe for chunks of beef that have been sitting in my freezer for a long time?
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The Best Cobb Salad!!
If anyone has ever been to Bahama Breeze, you may have tried their grilled chicken cobb salad. What makes it so amazing is their homemade island vinaigrette. You can find the recipe on their website. I just made it last night, and it is wonderful. I would suggest adding just a little extra honey than they suggest to make…
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Yummy Taquitos
Found this recipe online and tried it...it's so good! "I've always loved taquitos but it's not the healthiest dish which has kept me away from them for some time now. I created this recipe for healthy taquitos because it's fast, easy and has the crunch of real deep-fried taquitos. I use a store-bought rotiseree chicken and…
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Low cal, High Protein YUMMY Tilapia
Serving size - 8oz. (2 pieces, 2 servings) * 4 frozen tilapia filets * 1 tsp. minced garlic * 1 tsp. parsley * 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice * 1 stalk green onions * 1/4 c. red bell pepper, diced * 1/4 c. yellow onion, diced * Butter, 4 tbsp (i use parkay no-cal spray butter) * pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees and…
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Database?
I have seen several posts with recipes that refer to a recipe database. Where would I find that? :ohwell:
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mmmmm... hot chocolate;)
well, i know alot of you on this site are american. but. where i live you can get this AMAZING hot chocolate, called skinny cow. its only 35 calories a mug and fills those chocolately cravings. yummmm. so search it, or try and find something similer and post it for us. also, while on the topic.. what are you favorite…
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An Aha moment.. Light Sour Cream is a Revelation!
Hi everyone.. I am new here and this is my first post. I posted this in a blog and some suggested I also post it here... An AHA moment : light sour cream is a revelation! (Edit post) Posted on 09/18/2010 by momof8munchkins In my search for a good healthy mayo substitute for use in recipes and dressings. I believe I have…
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Any good stuffed pepper recipes?
I think the subject says it all :)
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Anybody have any Ideas for a Low-Fat Cake?
My Husband has a birthday right around the corner-I need an idea for a cake. His fav is yellow cake with Chocolate icing. Any ideas on how to make this any healthier or another kind of cake is fine too. Thanks, Andrea
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Lebanese Stuffed Squash in Tomato Sauce - Picture Included
This is my mom's recipe. And seriously, my mom is the best cook on the planet. We're Lebanese so this recipe is from back home and has been a favorite my entire life! I'm happy to share it with you all :) Serves 4 (3 squash each) 12 baby yellow squash 1/2 pound 93/7% lean ground beef 1 cup white rice (raw) 1/2 bunch…
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Seriously one of the best treats I've tasted in a while...
My mom got this idea from one of the members in her weight watchers group, and it has been my lifesaver when I'm craving ice cream or something at night. -Take a banana, and cut it down the middle lengthwise and then in half so that it'll be in fourths. -Put 1 tsp of natural peanut butter on each piece... this can be a…
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Tomato Basil Soup
Ok, Tomorrow night I am going to make a homemade Tomato Basil Soup. I am so excited about this recipe! I LOVE TOMATO BASIL SOUP! I am going to make some modifications to my tried and true recipe to make it less fatty and healthier for me! For example, my hubby likes creamy tomato basil soup. I am going to sub 2% milk…
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Peanut butter banana 'shake'..
If anyone cares, I figured I'd share this. It's obviously not very complex. I made this for lunch today because I was craving peanut butter and I decided to make a 'shake', sort of. It's actually not too bad, despite what people may think. Around 250-300 calories. I count it as a meal. 1 cup Silk Almond Milk Original(60…
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home made refried black beans - cheap n good
1 cup dry black beans 1 onion 2tbs butter 3 big cloves of garlic (optional) seasonings of your choice, i like: cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne powder, red chili flakes, etc) follow the directions for quick beans on the back of the bag tip: once the beans come to a boil, reduce heat and cover. this will save on your gas bill.…
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Cereal / oat bar recipes wanted
Does anyone have a good tasty and healthy recipe for cereal bars? I've tried searching online but not really come across that many. I saw one that sounded good but it had a number of ingredients that I haven't seen on the shelves in the UK (something to do with marshmallow fluff or sauce or something I can't remember it…
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Lower-carb apple crisp without artificial sweeteners
Fall apple season is here, and sometimes you just want apple crisp! I can do this one safely (in 1/2-cup servings) so I pass it along: Apple Crisp for DIABETES Serves: 6 to 8 · 6 medium apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced · 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided · 1 tablespoon sugar · 1/2 teaspoon ground…
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What are some of your all time favourite healthy meals and s
I'm doing my meal planning tonight for the coming week and I was hoping that my fitness pals could give me some good ideas. I'm having a hard time coming up with meals and snacks that are healthy and tasty. Thanks so much in advance!!
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Mixed Berry Smoothie
1 cup Mixed Berries 1 Medium to Large banana 1 1/2 cup Low Fat Plain Yogurt 1 Scoop Vegan Vanilla Life's Basics &/Or 1 Packet NuPlus (From SunRider). Add Ice & blend if needed/desired. Blend in VitaMix Blender & Serve.
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Tuna and Black Beans
I love this easy recipe for a low fat protein packed lunch. 1-can 5 oz. tuna in water (no oil) 1-can Bush's black beans, low sodium 1 baby bell sweet pepper 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper (or seasoning) 1/2 tsp black pepper stir to combine all ingredients and serve. Sometimes I'll add cilantro or crushed…
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Husband will be home tomorrow night!!
So my husband has been out to sea for 6 weeks and he is coming home tomorrow night! :love: He knows that I have been counting my calories and have been working out, and above his encouragement, he wants to do the same!!! Soooooo......I need a scrumdiddlyumptious dinner idea for his 1st night home!.....(something that won't…