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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…
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turnip chips - 100 cals per plate
half a large turnip - 69 cals slice thinly boil in 1/4 litre low fat milk - 13 calories (takes out strach and turnip taste) spray with frylight 1 cal per spray - 19 sprays season with spices - a bit of paprika is nice - zero cals 180 degree ovenabout 20 / 30 minutes note; you must slice thinly and boil in milk lashing of…
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HG's Ultimate Supreme Pizza Pocket
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 220 calories, 5g fat, 1,242mg sodium, 30g carbs, 14g fiber, 5g sugars, 26g protein -- POINTS® value 4* This is the stuff dreams are made of. OK, weird dreams, but still -- a meaty, guilt-free pizza wrap is something to get excited about! Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat…
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The Cheeseburger Chomp
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 193 calories, 3.5g fat, 864mg sodium, 29g carbs, 17g fiber, 4g sugars, 27g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Who needs a silly bun when you've got a ROCKIN' high-fiber tortilla? This burger-ific wrap rules! Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes…
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HG’s 1-Point Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Fudge...UNPUDGED! Hungry Girl has done it again. Armed with nothing but pumpkin, some brownie mix and a VERY lowfat PB, she’s whipped up a version of chocolate peanut butter fudge that's so low in calories and fat, it'll make you cry tears of joy. Here's the secret recipe... Ingredients: 2 cups canned pure pumpkin 1 box…
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No Pudge Fat-Free Brownies!
Ingredients: 2 Tbs No Pudge! Fat Free Fudge Brownie mix - any flavor 1 Tbs fat free vanilla yogurt Directions: 1. In a custard cup, coffee cup or other small microwave safe container, mix 2 Tbs. No Pudge! Fudge Brownie Mix and 1 Tbs. fat free vanilla yogurt. 2. Microwave on High for 1 minute. 3. Enjoy!! 94 cal, 0 gms fat,…
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My new YUMMY lunch pick...
I am getting kinda sick of turkey sandwiches and turkey wraps but I will not go off my diet and munch on something that is NO GOOD for me. I had a bit of a craving for something "bad" like greasy fatty pizza(I love pizza and done right it is nutritious) but I came up with a low cal alternative... here goes 1 Whole wheat…
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HG's Not-So-Secret BBQ Sauce
PER SERVING (half of recipe, about 3 tbsp.): 37 calories, 0g fat, 347mg sodium, 9g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 8g sugars, <1g protein -- POINTS® value 1* Ingredients: 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce 2 tbsp. ketchup 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed) 2 tsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Directions: Mix well. (That's it!) Happy…
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HG's yummilicious veggie burger wrap
This recipe is from the Hungry Girl cookbook (p. 80 for those of you who have it!). I made it today and it is SOOOOO good! Really filling and so low in calories! I officially :heart: veggie burgers now! :tongue: HG's yummilicious veggie burger wrap 1 med. low-fat flour tortilla 1 veggie burger patty (veggie-based rather…
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Yummy Dessert Treats...
I just thought I'd share one of my favorite little dessert treats.... :smooched: LF Graham Crackers - any flavor FF Cool Whip Break long graham cracker in half. Spread on cool whip. Wrap in tin foil and freeze. They are healthy and taste A LOT like ice cream sandwhiches!!! YUMMY!!! :drinker:
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Soda Cake
I've seen this recipe here before but am in a rush and don't have time to look it up. Anyone have the link or know the recipe/best combinations? I am going to teach one of my classes how to make it this Friday. B-
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HG's Super-Duper Strawberry Shortcake
Short 'n Sweet! Strawberries + pound cake + ice cream = good times. Add a little whipped cream and strawberry sauce, and you have a head-explodingly-good dessert. Check it out (and no, your cranium will not actually blow up... so no worries, people). Ingredients: 1 shortcake dessert shell (like a Hostess Shortcake Dessert…