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HG's Topless Cherry Pie
(1 slice; 1/8th of pie: 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 105mg sodium, 21.5g carbs, 7g fiber, 4g sugars, 1.5g protein = 1 Point) This is a must-bake for cherry pie lovers EVERYWHERE! Ingredients: 2 cups Fiber One bran cereal 3 tbsp. light whipped butter 2 tbsp. Egg Beaters, Original 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 20-oz. can no-sugar-added…
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Low-Cal Cherry Vodkatini
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, <1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points) Grab your pals for some low-calorie fruity cocktails! Ingredients: 1.5 oz. vodka; chilled 1 serving (for 8 oz. prepared) sugar-free, artificially sweetened cherry powdered drink mix (such as Sugar Free Kool-Aid) OR…
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Sweet Cinnamon Fritter Fries
PER SERVING (1/3rd of recipe including syrup): 144 calories, 1g fat, 295mg sodium, 41g carbs, 12g fiber, 3g sugars, 5g protein -- POINTS® value 2* Ingredients: 1 medium-sized butternut squash (about 2 lbs. -- large enough to yield 14 oz. uncooked flesh) 1 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original); ground to a breadcrumb-like…
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HG's Super-Duper Cocoa-rific Coffee Malt
( 1 malt - 65 calories, 1g fat, 67mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g sugar, 2.5g protein = 1 Point) Ingredients: 1 tsp cocoa powder 2 tsp malted milk powder 1 flat teaspoon instant coffee 3 Splenda packets 2 oz. 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soy Milk 1 tbsp fat free Coffee-mate liquid Directions: Put all dry ingredients in 16…
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Mexican Caviar and Hummas
INGREDIENTS: 2 cans chopped tomatoes with lime and cilantro 3 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped black olives 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, mix together tomatoes,…
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Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions
OK, I know the pickled onions sound weird, but trust me, they are a very unique taste and it is great. My husband actually liked it better than regular hamburgers. He said it reminded him of some sort of taco burger. Hope you all enjoy this as much as we do. Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions Makes 4 servings…
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"Healthified" Coconut Cream Pie
"Healthified" Coconut Cream Pie 75% less sat fat • 61% less fat • 66% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. Relax with a pie that cracked open the original recipe to scoop out fat and calories. Surprise, it's based on a whole-grain Cheerios® cereal crust! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:20 min Start to…
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Hummus: any good recipes out there?
I am now addicted to Hummus, which was a food I wouldn't even consider 2 months ago. We are a family of dippers-everything has a condiment. Sometimes we choose our meals by the condiment we are in the mood for. Want Heinz 57-steak it is! BBQ sauce-must be a chicken nite! Any way it occured to me that I am eating something…
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Need recipe for tofu cheesecake
Anyone have a recipe for tofu cheesecake? I've found some on the internet but want one that someone can tell me is good!
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FAT FREE Raspberry Trifle Dessert
:heart: Fat Free Easy Raspberry Trifle Dessert :heart: My mom had an angel food cake mix in her cupboard when I was visiting last week and I noticed a recipe for an "easy raspberry trifle" on the back. My husband and I whipped it up for a family dinner we had, and my whole family -- we're talking grandmas, brother, sister,…
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Arroz con Pollo
4 Boneless skinless Chicken breasts 2 teaspoons Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Paprika 1 large onion chopped 1 green pepper 4 cloves garlic minced 1 cup long grain rice 1 can chicken broth 14.5 oz 1/3 Cup dry white wine 1 Can stewed tomatoes 14-16 ounces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) Preparation Heat oil in…
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Chinese coleslaw
I've been making this for years after eating it at a friend's house. She made it with cabbage, roasted almonds and chinese noodles and tons of sugar in the dressing. I've adapted it to be diet friendly. 1 bag chopped cabbage for coleslaw (you can buy in most produce sections) 2 green onions chopped cranberries (optional -…
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cola chicken
this too is south beach really good. we make and use this sauce for BBQ, or dipping, just about anything. we also cook pork chops, hamburgers instead of chicken, add some veggies and rice and makes an good sweet and sour. 4 skinless Chicken breasts 1 Can diet PEPSI/Coke/Cola 1 cup (8oz)Carb Option Ketchup Pour /Mix ketchup…
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My favorite new 160 calorie dessert!
Okay, so maybe its not EXACTLY a dessert.....but it sure is yummy!!! Target makes this Fat Free Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt (made by the Target Brand "Archer Farms") that is very yummy and tastes almost exactly like cheesecake! It's only 90 calories for the yogurt, which is yummy on its own, but I like to crunch up a…
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HG's Toasty Turkey Club
Let's Go Clubbing! The average turkey club sandwich is a complete nutritional no-no, but every now and then you may want a toasty, mayo-y, bacon-packed turkey sandwich (you're only human). So check out HG's ROCKIN' recipe, and let the guilt-free chewing begin! Ingredients: 2 slices light bread (40 - 45 calories each with…
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Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter
4 (6 ounce) fillets halibut 1 lime, cut into wedges salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Preheat a grill for high heat. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges over fish fillets, then season them…
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HG's Super-Svelte Bacon Melt
Heaven Bacon Hey, Steak 'n Shake -- keep your fatty, greasy, ridiculously high-calorie bacon and cheese melts to yourself! HG's got one that uses slimmed-down ingredients and tastes almost as good as the real thing. Yeah, it really does. Try it. Ingredients: 2 slices Wonder Light White Bread (or another light bread**) 2…
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HG's Mega MonsterBurger
Thick & Thin Hey, Hardee's -- you're not exactly making it easy for us. It's one thing to whip up a guilt-free version of your basic burger, but that MASSIVE towering Monster Thickburger of yours is a different story. With TWO beefy burger patties, THREE layers of cheese, a DOUBLE order of crispy bacon, and a creamy…
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HG's Super Bowl
Portabella Skins (1 portabella: 90 calories, 5g fat, 330mg sodium, 6g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 2g sugars, 6g protein = 2 Points) Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com Ingredients: 4 portabella mushrooms 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2/3 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese 2 slices turkey…
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Bacon-Bundled BBQ Shrimp
PER SERVING (4 pieces): 116 calories, 1.75g fat, 587mg sodium, 7g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 16g protein -- POINTS® value 2* HG's spin on a super-decadent appetizer that everyone'll love... Ingredients: 16 large (not jumbo) raw shrimp; peeled, deveined, tails removed 8 slices Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon 1/3 cup…
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HG's Crazy-Delicious Cobby Chop
I know this has been posted here somewhere... but I can't find it!!!:sad: A Cobb Well Done! Not to be Cobb snobs, but our Crazy-Delicious Cobby Chop is REALLY good. So good, in fact, that we couldn't even wait to debut it in the very first HG book, Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the…
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Diet STRAWBERRY PIE
Found this in my files but I don't remember if it's good. I think it was. 1 small package (1.1 oz) sugar-free Cook and Serve vanilla pudding 2 cups water 1 small package (0.3 oz) sugar-free strawberry Jell-O 4 cups sliced strawberries (I think I used frozen when fresh were out of season) In a medium saucepan, stir together…
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HG's Awesome Whopper Stopper
A WHOPPING SUCCESS When it comes to burgers, forget The King. After all, who needs HIM when you've got the Burger Queen (that would be HG, of course!) ready to hook you up with a diet-friendly recipe for BK's famous (and fatty) Whopper? This easy-to-throw-together meal tastes great, and has just a fraction of the fat and…
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Mocha Ricotta Creme
Found this on South Beach online- yummmm! Mocha Ricotta Crème Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package sugar substitute Dash espresso powder (or instant decaf coffee) 5 mini chocolate chips Instructions Mix the ricotta, cocoa…
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Key Lime Pie
1 box (0.3oz) lime flavered gelatin 1/4 cup boiling water 2- 8oz key lime light yogurt 1- 8oz frozen fat free whipped topping, thawed 1 prepared 9" reduced graham crackers piecrust In large heat resistant bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Whisk in yogurt, with wooden spoon fold in whipped topping. Transfer mixture…
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Easy breakfast ideas?
I need some variety. I have decided to get off of wheat for awhile to see if I feel better. I can't stand oatmeal (wish I could!) and I am tired of eggs (did South Beach last year and it worked but I am so burned out on eggs!). I do not mind cereal but it doesn't seem to fill me up that well and most of it contains wheat.…
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Portabella Mushroom Burgers
I love this recipe!!! I sometimes make a less elaborate version for lunch without the cheese and olives. 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed 4 large slices country-style sourdough bread, cut in half 1/2 cup sliced…
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HG's Crazy-Good Cold Sesame Noodles
Cold sesame noodles with HALF the fat and a FRACTION of the calories compared to the average order? Give us forks ASAP -- and let the noodle-swirling begin! Ingredients: 1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki, Spaghetti Shape 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature 2 tbsp. light soymilk 2 tbsp.…
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Beverly's Pie
Been making this pie for years.... It is one of my family's favorites. I was introduced to this pie by "Beverly" so we refer to it as "Beverly's Pie" 1 - 8 oz container of your favorite yogurt - fruit flavor of your choice 1- small container frozen fat free whipped topping, thawed 1 prepared 9" reduced fat graham crackers…
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Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken Serve white steamed rice. Serves 4 • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut in strips • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup light soy sauce • 1/2 cup water • 1 tablespoon cornstarch v1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Cut…