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HG's Swirls Gone Wild Cheesecake Brownies
Brownie Points! Armed with our trusty can of pumpkin and a few more slick tricks, we set out to create a guilt-free version of the double whammy that is the cheesecake brownie. And we achieved success in under 6 hours (not record time, but impressive nonetheless). Read on for the fudgy 411! Ingredients: One box Pillsbury…
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Quickie Caramel Custard
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 88 calories, 0g fat, 61mg sodium, 8g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 13g protein -- POINTS® value 2* Flan-flavored Fage? AMAZING! Ingredients: One 5.3-oz. container Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt 1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) 1 1/2 tsp. Torani Sugar Free Caramel Syrup 1/4 tsp.…
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Mini Microwave Triple Chocolate Cake
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 123 calories, 1g fat, 201mg sodium, 28g carbs, 0.75g fiber, 12g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2* Yes, this is as good as it sounds. And no, we don't consider using a microwave "baking"! Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix, Devil's Food 2 tbsp. Cool Whip…
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I need a low calorie answer for peanut butter
Does anyone know how to make peanut butter less fattening? It is my challenge. I wish I could eat it without using up all my calorites :brokenheart:
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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
A yummy way to start the day with very little fat and lots of flavor! 1 cup old fashion rolled oats (not instant) 1 cup non-fat milk 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 egg whites 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. sugar raisins or nuts…
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Sexy Low-Fat Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
1/2 cup vanilla soy yogurt 2/3 cup fat free vanilla or plain soy milk 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tbl canola oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbl cornstarch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 oz of raspberry spreadable fruit for topping…
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Grilled Portobello Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
~ROASTED RED PEPPER AIOLI~ 1/2 cup Best Foods/Helman's Light Mayonnaise 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 7 oz roasted red pepper (2 large peppers) ~PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS~ 4 Large Portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 3 cloves garlic,…
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Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a medium saucepan, bring the water and…
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Spiced Nuts
1/2 cup pecans* 1/2 cup almonds* 1/3 cup pistachios* 1/3 cup cashews* 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds* 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray *all nuts are shelled, unsalted and unroasted (raw) Preheat oven to 325 degrees…
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Spiced Red Wine-Poached Pears
2 cups dry red wine, such as cabernet or merlot 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 orange, juiced (about 1/2 cup) 1 (1 by 3-inch) strip orange zest 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 4 firm, ripe pears In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer…
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Chicken with Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa
For the salsa: 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup finely diced pineapple 1/3 cup finely diced, seeded English cucumber 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves For the chicken: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each, pounded to 1/2-inch thick 1 cup chopped…
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup
1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste 2 tablespoons honey 4…
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Broccoli Soup
2 Servings This is a simple broccoli soup that can be prepared quickly. Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable stock 3 cups chopped broccoli (about 1/2 large bunch) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp grated ginger root 1 cup soy milk or skim milk 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion Instructions: 1. In a large…
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Asian Coleslaw
8 Servings Cabbage is chock full of nutrients including vitamin C and indoles, important cancer-fighting compounds. In addition, red cabbage also contains anthocyanins, the purple pigment with strong antioxidant activity commonly found in blueberries. In the winter months, cabbage is an abundant nutritional resource when…
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Question re: Angel Food Cake
Do you have to use a tube pan? I know last time I used a bundt pan (but its at my mothers place). I was hoping I could use any regular cake pan.... No??? I guess not because of how it rises? thanks
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Yogurt delight
Ok I had to try it to believe it and OMG it is wnderful you need 32 oz of fat free plain yogurt (stonyfield farm) and a box of fat free sugar free jello pudding any flavor I chose the cheesecake one mix the box of yogurt into the yogurt and mix chil for a few hours and yummmy! serv size 1C calories: 110 fat:0 carb: 16…
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My version of chips and dip.....so good
I got the idea from somewhere to mix lowfat cottage cheese with dry onion mix. Then I eat it on mini cheddar rice cakes. 16oz of cottage cheese to about 3/4 pack dry onion soup mix, you could use the whole pack if you wanted I thought it was a little much though. Some of the girls at work have tried it and suggested mixing…
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I want Pizza!
Any healthy alternatives that will help with this craving?
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Low calorie Crepes
1/2 c. 1% milk 1/3 c. all purpose flour 2 eggwhites (217 Calories) I'm not sure on the rest of the nutrition info, but if u add the ingredients into your food log it'll do it for ya..lol Mix together all ingredients, let rest for 15 mins for bubbles to subside. Spray nonstick (preferably) skillet with cooking spray and let…
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HG's Billion Dollar Blintzes
Ingredients: 1 (9") Melissa’s Crepe; halved (or another ready-to-use dessert crepe**) 3 tbsp. fat-free cottage cheese 1 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese; softened 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. Splenda, Granular (or half of any no-calorie sweetener packet) dash of cinnamon 4 spritzes zero-calorie-per-serving butter spray (such…
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HG's Woohoo Waffle Stack
Ingredients: 2 Eggo Special K 99% Fat Free Waffles 3/4 cup sliced strawberries (fresh or thawed from frozen) 12 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray 1 tsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, granulated 1 tsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract dash salt 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup (like the ones by Mrs.…
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Basil Shrimp
1 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons butter, melted 2/3 lemons, juiced 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon brown mustard 3 tablespoons and 1-3/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil 1-1/3 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste white pepper 1-1/4 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined skewers In a…
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HG’s Snazzy Blueberry Scones
Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked oatmeal (not instant) 1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. Smart Balance 37% Light Buttery Spread 1/3 cup light vanilla soymilk 3/4 cup blueberries Directions: Set oven to 400 degrees. Mix first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Fold in berries.…
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HG's Very Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup regular oats (not instant or steel cut) 1/4 cup blueberries 3 tbsp. egg whites 1 tbsp. nonfat milk 1 tbsp. fat-free cottage cheese 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. flour 1 no-calorie sweetener packet 2 tbsp. water pinch salt Directions: Combine all ingredients except for the blueberries and stir until…
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HG Cinna-Bagels!
(entire recipe: 130 calories, 2g fat, 285mg sodium, 26g carbs, 7g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 6g protein = 2 Points) We're not sure, but we think Cinnamon Spice Alternative Bagels may have been put on Earth for the sole purpose of becoming HG Cinna-Bagels... Mmmmmm! Ingredients: 1 Western Bagel The Alternative Bagel, Cinnamon…
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Creamy Crunchy Freeze-Dried Frenzy
(entire recipe: 165 calories, 0.5g fat, 180mg sodium, 40g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g sugars, 11g protein = 3 Points) Yogurt, meet Fiber One… Granola, watch your back. Ingredients: 6 ounces fat-free vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup Gerber Mini Fruits (any flavor) 1/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original) Directions: Place half of the yogurt…
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Hunka Hunka Breakfast Love
(entire recipe: 225 calories, 4g fat, 615mg sodium, 40g carbs, 3g fiber, 13g sugars, 12g protein = 4 Points) "The King" used to enjoy sandwiches loaded with peanut butter, banana and bacon. We think Elvis would have loved this HG concoction! Ingredients: 3/4 cup Barbara’s Bakery Puffins, Peanut Butter 1/2 cup light vanilla…
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cucumbers
So i have a whole cucumber to eat before it goes bad, i want to use some for supper, I don't eat cucumber to much, just wanted some ideas of how to cook/eat it and what sauces/dressings are good. Any ideas would be great. Thankyou
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Need some new food ideas...please
i'm a very picky eater...i dont like much of ne thing that is healthy... i love chips and chocolate..i recently stopped eating fast food so that helped... but its hard to think of things that are healthy that dont make me feel like a starving model... Here are some things i love if u have new ideas.. *i love ground beef in…
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Faux Shepherd's Pie
So I had ground turkey that I needed to use and I came up with this: Shepherd's Pie 16 oz - Shady Brook Farms 99% Fat Free Extra Lean Ground Turkey 8 cup - Cauliflower, cooked 3 tsp - Lea & Perrins, Worcestershire Sauce 1 cup - Onion, chopped 2 cup - Carrots, chopped 3 oz - Cabot 75% Light Vermont Cheddar 1 cup - Cherry…