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Salad
Okay I really like salad but I need a way to mix it up a bit. I usely do 3 different lettuce croutons, parmesan chess, and lemon pepper chicken. And of course dressing but most dressing are high in calories or sodium. So if anyone has some ideals for me I would love them.
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Low Cal Banana Muffins
I made these muffins this weekend and they are yummy! I added chopped walnuts to mine but in this recipe each muffin is only 80 cals! With adding my nuts it came to about 120 each! Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 bananas) 1/4 sugar (I used a little…
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Berry Muffins
Wet: 1 cup soy milk 2 tbsps. shortening, melted 2 tbsp water 1 egg 1 1/2 cup frozen berries, semi thawed and drained Dry: 2 cups flour 1 tbsp wheat germ 1 tbsp ground flax seed 3 tsps. baking powder 2 tbsps. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt Preheat over to 400 Mix wet and dry until it just comes together. Do not over-mix. Bake for 20…
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creamed chipped beef casserole
2 package hormel dried beef shredded (i couldnt find shredded so i chopped mine) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups skim milk 3 Tlbs all-purpose flour 1 8oz package fat free cream cheese 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar 2 tsp dried parsley flakes 2 cups hot cooked pasta- rinsed and drained 1/2…
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KISS-*kitten* HEALTHY MEAL
Hi MFP's, Right, I am cooking dinner for my boyfriend next Saturday or Sunday night as I am spending Easter Weekend with him and we have the house to ourselves. He did want me to cook Chicken in Parma Ham, Stuffed with Cheese - IF I cook this what do I make it with? I've been told Asparagus is good with it but what else? I…
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Make your own protein bar!
I WANT TO! The health & fitness blogger for Glamour just posted this and thought many of you would be interested. http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2010/03/afternoon-snack-homemade-and-h.html
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looking for low calorie muffin recipes!
Does anyone have a great tasting muffin recipe that is low enough in calories and fat? I'd appreciate any recipes you guys may have! Thanks!:happy:
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really good chocolate fix!
take 1 Jello chocolate mousse temptation- i like the regular chocolate flavor (but im sure the dark or caramel would be good too)- 60 calories add some crushed up emerald cocoa roasted almonds to it and mix, they are 150 calories for 1 ounce of them, but i usually only use 5 or 6 almonds.. its soooooo good! seriously would…
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Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
4 egg whites 1 c. cottage cheese 1/2 c. oatmeal (or 1/4 c. wheat germ and 1/4 c. oatmeal) 2 tbsp. oil 1/4 tsp. salt Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix thoroughly. Drop by tablespoons onto a hot, greased (use cooking spray or olive oil/grapeseed oil) frying pan or griddle. Serves 3-4. (I add 1 cup of your…
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Hungry Girl
So I found this book of Hungry Girl recipes at a friends apartment and I found myself copying these down by hand because the recipes seemed incredible for the cals. Anyone else heard of this book, used these recipes, etc? I'll share a recipe with ya'll that I thought was good since I crave these all the time: Chili Cheese…
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Weight Watchers different broccoli salad
5 cups broccoli, cut into bit size pieces 5 cups cauliflower 2 cups frozen peas 1 cup choped red onion 2.5 oz bag of great value brand bacon bits 2/3cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup fat free mayonnaise (not miracle whip) 2T vinegar 1/4 cup splena Mix veggies, bacon and ceese. In a seperate bowl mix splenda,…
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Pork Chops..?
I have pork chops for dinner.. and I don't want them shake and baked. Any good low cal recipies for them? Thanks in advance! :bigsmile:
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Dinner - Tofu, Lentils, and Zucchini in italian sauce
Tofu, Lentils, and Zucchini in Italian sauce (4 Servings) 2/3 package of Tofu, Frozen (Freezing tofu gives it a nice texture) 1/2 cup lentils 1 small can tomato paste 2 zucchini 1 tomato spices: 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tbsp oregeno 3 tsp basil 2 tsp dried parsley -Thaw tofu and wring out the water. I…
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Best lunch recipe ever (healthy turkey chili)
I make a vat of this (doubling the recipe) and freeze half, and have two weeks (almost) worth of lunches. I think the calorie estimation is a bit low (I think it's closer to 325 calories for two cups), but the serving size is nice and big and I usually don't need a side dish when I have this for lunch, and I'm a grown man.…
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Mmmm, Mmmm, tuna good!
I mixed a cople of online versions of this during lent after I had already exhausted my budget on canned salmon. 1 egg 1 can chunk tuna (or white tuna 5 oz) 1 tbsp. tuna liquid 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs (or potato flakes) Fat for frying 1/8 tsp baking powder 1 small Finely diced onion Combine…
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Fresh Spinach Salad
1 Bag Fresh Leaf Spinach,,,,washed and shake to dry,,,Place in mixing bowl to rest 2 lb Fresh strawberries,,, wash and cut into chunks ,, add to spinach in the mixing bowl,, toss together 1/2 cup slivered almonds,, place in mixing bowl and toss together Raspberry Vinegarette toss over salad to coat,,, Place in air tight…
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160 -300 calorie dinner ideas
I bought a box of Bisquick Smart Heart to try a bunch of recipes I found online: http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/Recipes/featured-brands/bisquick-heart-smart.aspx The first 4 I am going to try are: Sante Fe Foldover for 300 Roasted Veggie Bisquit Bake for 260 The 2 below are so low you can add on a nice side salad for a…
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Chocolate recipe anyone?
This is a recipe i made up on my own in a desperate need to find a small, low-cal chocolate fix. enjoy everyone :flowerforyou: Chocolate Cheesecake pudding cups. Ingredients: 1 box Jell-o fat-free& sugar free chocolate pudding mix 1/2 box Jell-o fat-free& sugar free cheesecake pudding mix 2 cups fat free milk Make it: in a…
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Potato Flake Chicken
I wanted to share this really easy chicken recipe. Sorry if this has already been posted before. It is called potato flake chicken. Basically you take a thawed out chicken breast, spray it with cooking spray and roll it around and coat it with instant potato flakes (I used 1 packet of Idahoan Garlic Potato and it was sooo…
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Low Fat/ Low Carb Luncg Ideas?
Hi... new to this website! I love it! Looking for Low Fat/ Low Carb lunch ideas? Thank you!
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Cooking Light)
My mom used to make this all the time. Would always let me drink the pineapple juice!! haha I was craving it. And found a recipe on Cooking Light! I just made it!! YUMMM!!!! Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained Cooking spray 1/3 cup fat-free caramel topping 9 maraschino cherries,…
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The best salad dressing ever
And it's storebought! Found at Trader Joe's: It's called Cranberry, Walnut, and Gorgonzola vinaigrette. 2 Tblsp is 70 calories and now I want to have salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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I'm sharing my recipes!!
Lightened Up Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed Dash of black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut chicken into 3-by-3/4-inch strips. In…
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brownie trifle, 150 per serving
Brownie Trifle brownie mix 1 can black beans, pureed 3 - 8 oz containers Cool Whip Free 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced 5 medium sized bananas, sliced Mix pureed black beans with brownie mix, and bake per brownie instructions. When brownies have baked and cooled, cut brownies into 3/4" squares. Layer ingredients in a…
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Pasta Fagioli (type) recipe
This isn't as soupy as Olive Garden. It's a modified version of my mom's recipe, which is "dryer" (but not "dry"). 1 lb ground turkey 8 oz ditalini pasta 2 cans stewed tomatoes 1 can kidney beans 1/2 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Cook ground turkey until cooked through and browned. Boil ditalini pasta, in a medium…
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Please tell me all of your favorite side dishes!
I've fallen into a rut; a "frozen sweet corn" rut! Lately when I go to make any meal that's in need of a side dish I always make frozen sweet corn (from my grandpa's field.. it's delicious!) or grilled potatoes but I'm getting sick of it! I don't have a lot of experience cooking/steaming veggies aside from potatoes and…
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pizza base recipe... anyone have one ?
I love pizza !!! I would love a recipe for a low cal pizza base, does anyone have one? I use pitta bread sometimes but would love something new.
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any low calorie fast food ideas?
I work away from home and rarely have planned for my meals at work. I am having a hard time finding something to eat for lunch. I would like to stay around 400 cals. for lunch. I can run to the supermarket or we have McDonalds, Taco Mayo, Sonic, and Braums here, but none of them really seam to have anything under 400 cals.…
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Gluten/Dairy Free?
Does anyone have any recipes that are both gluten and dairy free? I'm not allergic to these foods, however, my allergies feel better when I don't eat them. Dairy is a mucus maker (sorry to be so gross) and can lead to chronic sinus problems And for anyone else that suffers from this, I'm sure you can relate. After cutting…
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Tuna or Chicken salad Lettuce Wraps
I assume that I am following a path worn thin by many folks on MFP, but I like to make a Tuna/Chicken salad and use it in two servings. This base recipe makes two 4 oz. servings and cost about 140 calories (don't forget to add the calories for the toppings and the lettuce too). :smile: Mix/Fold together: ~3oz can…