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CINNAMONLICIOUS FRENCH TOAST STIX!
Enjoy this classic breakfast treat -- guilt free! - 2 slices Wonder Light Bread, cut into strips - 1/3 Cup of egg beaters - Splenda - Cinnamon - 1/2 oz. Torani SF Vanilla Syrup or 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract Combine egg beaters with vanilla syrup (or vanilla) and some cinnamon. Use the egg mixture as an egg wash, and dip your…
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BUENO BREAKFAST BURRITO
You can whip up this tortilla treat in a flash! -1/3 cup Southwestern Egg Beaters -1 slice Fat Free Kraft Singles, Cheddar -1 Tbsp. salsa -1 La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Tortilla (Large) -1 tsp. Bacos Spray pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray and scramble the Egg Beaters and Bacos. When almost finished, tear the slice…
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A Yummy 112 Calorie Banana Bread Muffin
My same old banana bread recipe, now healthier! Making these would be way cheaper than buying a pack of 100 cal snacks at the store... and in most cases tastier. :happy: You could do Splenda if you're into that and cut it down even more. Nuts would be awesome in it, but I didn't have any. Ingredients: 1/4c. egg beaters 3…
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Chilly Chocolate Mousse Crepes
(1 crepe: 55 calories, 1g fat, 90mg sodium, 8g carbs, 0g fiber, 5g sugars, 1g protein = 1 Point) Warning…these things are seriously addictive! Luckily, at just 55 calories, you can have a few... Ingredients: 2 Melissa’s Ready to Use 9 Inch Crepes or other 50-calorie dessert crepes 1 Jell-O Sugar Free Reduced Calorie…
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Layered Berry Custard Crostata
(1/2 recipe: 124 calories, 1.5g fat, 170mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 2g protein = 2 Points) This dessert is equal parts creamy, flaky, ‘n fruity! The fillo dough can be a little tricky to work with, but trust us, it's worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 sheets Athens Fillo Dough 9" X 14" (Twin Pack) 1 Jell-O…
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HG's Spinach, Tomato, Feta 'n Egg Wrap Attack!
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 168 calories, 5.5g fat, 694mg sodium, 24g carbs, 15g fiber, 2g sugars, 20g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes labeled Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber) 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1/3 cup fat-free liquid egg…
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HG's Cheesy Butternut Bake
PER SERVING (1/4th of casserole): 101 calories, 1g fat, 457mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 5g sugars, 4g protein -- POINTS® value 2* This stuff is the ultimate guilt-free side dish. It tastes like cheesy, fluffy, mashed sweet potatoes, only better! Ingredients: 4 cups cubed butternut squash 2 wedges The Laughing Cow…
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My Big Fat Greek Pita
Entire pita: 205 calories, 1g fat, 485mg sodium, 43g carbs, 12g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 15g protein = 3 Points) This filling pita pays homage to Greek cooking (without all the oil!). HG Tip! If you can find it, a little bit of fat-free feta works GREAT with this recipe... Ingredients: 1 Western Bagel Alternative Pita 2 oz.…
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HG's Jalapeno Swappers
Pop 'Til Ya Drop! HG loves a challenge, and coming up with a rockin' swap for this cheesy fried finger food was slightly tricky. Luckily, our favorite fiber-packed cereal saved the day (as usual). BTW, if you've never tried fake-frying by baking items covered in low-calorie cereal crumbs, DO IT NOW!!! (Sorry, got carried…
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Passionate White Sangria
Passionate White Sangría Add the ginger ale just before serving. You could save a few calories by using diet ginger-ale Ingredients 3 cups pineapple juice 1 cup white grape juice 1 cup passionfruit juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine 1 (12-ounce) can ginger…
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Potato Fries
I usually use Idaho potatoes for this. Slice your potatoes into 8ths long ways. Place them in a bowl and add chopped fresh rosemary (or dried), garlic salt, parmesan cheese (however much you want) and drizzle olive oil over it. Toss them to coat and place them on a greased cookie sheet (actually, I use my jelly roll pan)…
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HG's 3-for-1 special cherry vodkatini
4 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 packet (one 5-calorie serving) sugar-free powdered cherry drink mix 3 oz diet cherry lemon-lime soda or diet black cherry soda 8-10 ice cubes Dissolve the drink mix into 6 oz of cold water. Stir thoroughly. Combine mixture with vodka and ice, put it in shaker (or some other glass with a lid), cover…
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HG's Mojito Madness
6 oz diet lemon-lime soda 12 mint leaves 1/4 lime, cut into slices 1 1/2 oz rum 5-8 ice cubes optional: additional mint leaves and lime wedges for garnish Muddle (aka pulverize) the mint and lime in a glass. Add the soda and rum, stir well. Add ice and enjoy!! Feel free to garnish with lime & mint. 104 calories 0g fat 19mg…
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Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go
I have made these several times, they are quite tastey. DO NOT USE FAT FREE CHEESE, it makes them yucky, stick to the reduced fat. I also add chopped mushrooms and this yeilds way more than 6, I think I got 12. The recipe is kind of chunky so I pour more egg beaters over the top of each one. I make these on a Sunday and…
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Skinny Girl Margarita (For Ali!) hehe
The Skinny Girls Margarita On the Rocks What you'll need: 2 oz of clear Tequila (100% agave, Patron Silver) (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring) A splash of fresh lime juice (lots of lime if you like it that way) A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice…
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SUPER EASY Smoothie
I don't know if this has been posted before, and quite frankly I'm too lazy to look:blushing: This is what I eat alot for breakfast, after I run, I typically don't eat before I run. I had one tonite after dinner for dessert, and my belly is so full, just call me Al Bundy. Anyway here it is, it makes alot, probably 2…
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Roasted Artichoke
I love to steam fresh artichokes. They are fun to eat and very delicious. Tonight I tried roasting them, and wow, what a difference. I love artichokes even more now! Roasting them really intensifies the flavor. To prepare: Cut artichokes in half lengthwise. Core out the "choke" and tiny leaves from the center. Place in a…
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Tilapia Quesadilla
This is another of my last minute concoctions, let me know what you think! An advance warning, the numbers are a little high because I didn't use fat free/low sodium/low carb anything to make this... just normal cheese and tortillas. If you use fat free or low sodium ones, or make your own you can knock down the numbers…
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Yes you can fondue!
Okay, I love fondue... all that oil, cheese mmmm. :love: So I was ready to eat little when I went to a friend's house for a fondue. To my surprise it was done in broth - chicken broth with ginger and another with beef broth and garlic. We cooked veggies and meat in the broth and it was delicious. I'd never heard of a broth…
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Feta Pasta Salad
I don't know how many calories, but I do know it came from Fitness magazine 8 oz whole wheat pasta 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 roma tomatoes, chopped 1 cup sliced green onion 1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives 3 tbsp. fresh basil 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. olive oil 1 4 oz pkg crumbled fat free feta cheese Cook pasta.…
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Garden Pasta Salad
To make this salad more substantial, you can toss in canned chunk light tuna, cooked chicken or flavored baked tofu. Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 cups whole-wheat rotini (6 ounces) 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2…
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti Aglio e Oglio (Garlic and Oil)
An Italian Family Tradition! ( Except growing up my Mom didn't make it with whole wheat pasta!!) :heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 3 cloves of garlic 16 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt Red Chile Flakes 350 g (12 oz) dried Whole Wheat Spaghetti Parmesan cheese (optional) :heart: DIRECTIONS:heart: Bring a large pan of…
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Edamame Salad
From the South Beach Diet Website: This recipe is very satisfying, thanks to protein- and fiber-rich edamame. If you can't easily find edamame, you may substitute chickpeas. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 ounces frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) 1 ounce seasoned rice vinegar 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1⁄8 teaspoon salt…
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Mediterranean Pork Chops
Here's a sample Sonoma Diet Recipe. They send a newsletter with a weekly recipe. Mediterranean Pork Chops The garlic and rosemary make these Mediterranean chops mouthwatering! PREP: 10 minutes ROAST: 35 minutes OVEN: 425°F/350°F MAKES: 4 servings 4 boneless or bone-in pork loin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)…
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tomato recipe
anyone got a fairly easy recipe that uses a lot of tomatos? because i have about 2kg of tomatoes and i want to use most of them before they go off the only thing i can really think of is making like tomato soup or tomato pasta sauce but am sure that will yield more than i can eat coz i am but one person lol (though my…
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pepper steak & couscous
This is a simple recipe I whip up in a minute at home. You can buy small pepper steaks at the market. Marinate it with soy sauce, salt & pepper. You can let it sit overnight. Heat chicken or vegetable broth in a small saucepan until boiled. Pour broth over couscous and let cook. (They cook in only a few minutes) Cook…
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Simple Thin Crust Pizza
Made these completely on a whim earlier. They turned out really well. What to use: 1/4 Tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1oz mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp mexican oregano (any oregano will work, mexican tends to have a bit more flavor imo) 1 whole wheat tortilla (i used Manny's) Preheat oven to 350 degrees…
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Cornbread
Cornbread 4 Servings One of the most popular American quick breads, cornbread is traditionally made with milk or buttermilk and eggs. This vegan alternative can be spiced up with chopped jalapenos or green chile for a delicious Southwestern twist. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal (organic and stone ground, if…
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Roasted Red Peppers, White Beans and Pesto
2 Servings This is a quick pantry dish with intense flavors. Ingredients: 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut in strips 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp prepared pesto Instructions: 1. Mix together red peppers, beans and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until…
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Chinese-Style Broccoli
South Beach Diet says:Ordinary broccoli springs to life with this garlicky lemon-soy dressing. Serve it with any Asian-flavored dish or even a simple grilled chicken or shrimp skewer. Makes 2 (1-cup) servings Prep time: 10 minutes Start to finish: 8 minutes Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 (1…