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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
1 C Fat Free Cottage Cheese, blended smooth 1 can Pumpkin 7 Egg Whites 11 T Splenda Pumpkin Pie Spice Directions Set oven temp to 425 along with spraying a pie pan Blend cottage cheese till it's creamy, take cottage cheese and pumpkin mix and mix it together with about 4 tbs of the splenda. Add all the pumpkin spice to…
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Arugula Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, quartered 5 cups baby arugula 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons store bought pesto sauce Arrange tomatoes and artichoke hearts over a bed of arugula. Whisk together the vinegar and pesto and drizzle over the salad. Nutrition Information Nutritional Analysis…
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Raspberry Fool
1 1/2 cups vanilla nonfat yogurt 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup well-chilled heavy cream 4 ladyfinger cookies Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel and let it drain over a bowl to thicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, and up to 1 day.…
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Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 2 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste*, or 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup light coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, plus more for seasoning 4 (6-ounce) pieces halibut fillet, skin removed Steamed spinach** 1/2…
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HG's Ginormous Chocolate Ice Cream Shake
Great Shakes! Summer may be coming to an end, but chocolate shakes are DELICIOUS any time of the year. And we've been dying to make a HUGE guilt-free version of those thick, creamy ice cream shakes you find at every fast food chain under the sun. After various attempts (even our blender was becoming irritated with us), we…
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Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse
2 15 ounce cans of pumpkin 1 packages sugar free fat free chocolate pudding (not mixed up) 1/2 small tub of cool whip free Mix pumpkin with pudding mix, fold in cool whip! Makes 5 fiber packed servings at 134 calories a piece! I've been eating this like twice a day for 3 or 4 days. I love it :)
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Chicken Feta Roll-ups
2 oz feta cheese 2 tsp olive oil 6 (3 to 4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed, dried, stemmed 6 oz bottled red roasted bell peppers, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup flour Prep & Cooking Time: 45 min. Yield: 6 servings Directions: Trim all visible fat from chicken breasts. Cover cutting…
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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Serves 18 -- 1 cupcake and 2 tablespoons toppings per serving Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups all purpose floor 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup fat free milk 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 egg subsitute 1 tablespoon…
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Apple salad with figs and almonds
Dietitian's tip: Figs — a sweet fruit with soft flesh and tiny edible seeds — are a good source of iron, calcium and phosphorus. Dried figs are a good source of fiber. You can eat figs raw, with or without their peel, or use them in baked goods. SERVES 6 Ingredients 2 large red apples, cored and diced 6 dried figs, chopped…
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Broccoli Pesto
2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup fresh parsley 3-4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted, if you have time) 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2 Tbsp. part-skim ricotta cheese 2-4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters of the way full with water. Bring to a boil over…
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chicken salad
I just made chicken salad ....wonderful 1 whole chicken breast ( no sking) 1/2 large onion 1/4 green pepper 1/2 tsp of celery seed...i didnt have any celery or I would have used that 1 tbs of light mayo 1 tsp of ligh three cheese salad dressing This made a huge bowl I had this on 2 slices of whole wheat light bread I didnt…
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healthy kid meals
Does anyone have any recipes or ideas for making healthy stuff that kids will eat? My kids are 3 and almost 8 and very picky :grumble:
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Hummus Dip
For those who continue to wonder what Hummus is... here you go! This is one version. 1/2 tsp ground cumin (to taste) 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 Tbsp fresh dill 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced Chopped parsley to garnish (optional) 3 Tbsp sesame tahini 1 can (19 oz)…
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HG’s Rockin' Peanut Butter Miracle Mousse
(Entire recipe: 145 calories, 2.5g fat, 205mg sodium, 22g carbs, 0g fiber, 5g sugars, 4g protein = 3 Points) Mousse...in a minute! Great alone, or used in other recipes... Ingredients: 6 tbsp. Cool Whip Free 2 tbsp. Better ‘n Peanut Butter Directions: This one is so easy to make a chimp could do it (but where are you going…
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HG's EggaMuffin
MUFFIN LOVIN' Why would any sane person chomp on a McDonald's Egg McMuffin when they could have a practically identical tasting morning sandwich with far fewer of the pesky calories and fat grams that the Micky D's version has? Plus, making HG's lighter and leaner breakfast sandwich is faster and easier than waiting in…
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HG’s Strawberry Cloud Pie
(1 piece: 85 calories, 3g fat, 158mg sodium, 17g carbs, 7g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 2g protein = 1 Point!) First it was a frozen drink, now it’s a super-creamy pie-tastic yumfest! (Pssst...try this one out with other Jell-O Sugar Free flavors, too. Weeeee!) Ingredients: 2 cups Fiber One cereal 4 tbsp. LAND O LAKES Whipped Light…
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HG's A-OK Fish Filet Sandwich
Hooray Filet! Dr. Praeger, you know your way around a battered sea critter... we'll give you that. Your Lightly Breaded Fish Fillets (with only 100 calories and 4g of fat each) are the perfect ingredient for our guilt-free, fried fish sandwich makeover. Just combine one with a few secret HG food finds, and BAM, you've got…
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VEGGIE POT PIES
HOW DO YOU MAKE VEGGIE POT PIES I AM AN VEGETARIAN AND ALSO WHO DO YOU MAKE A Cheese qasedia WITH SOME VEGGIE AND ALSO CAN YOU GIVE ME DIET FOR VEGETRIAN LIKE WHAT SHOULD AN VEGERTIAN DO
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HG's Sweet 'n Cinn-ful Pretzel Swap
The Sweetest Cinn No need to sneer at the people chomping on hot, buttery, sugar-coated pretzels at the mall anymore. Now you can whip up your very own shopping-mall-quality soft pretzels in your kitchen (yes, we see the humor in that sentence). So if it's chewy, doughy, sweet, decadent pretzels you crave, feel free to…
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California Vegetable Wraps
1/4 cup cream cheese 1 ripe avocado, smashed into a lumpy paste 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup spinach leaves 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas Prep & Cooking Time: Yield: 4 servings Directions: These delicious wraps are easy for little hands to hold and are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. 1. Spread 1…
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I need a healthy low fat bread recipe
Hi Struggling to find a decent recipe for my bread maker that is low fat and uses wholemeal flour I don't like bread that is too sweet the closest I have found is french bread but it is white not wholemeal. Anyone know a recipe that they would like to share. Thx
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Pesto Chicken Manicotti
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 16 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup egg substitute 3/4 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. basil 2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 3 cups low-sodium tomato sauce or 1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, 8 oz. Manicotti Shells, uncooked Prep & Cooking Time: 1 hr. 2 min. Yield: 8 servings…
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Stew with Tortellini
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary 1 medium raw carrot, diced 1 medium raw onion, diced 3 cups raw spinach 1 large raw, yellow bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup cooked tortellini pasta with cheese filling 9 oz raw ground beef, 75 % lean 1 cup canned, fat free, lower sodium beef broth Prep & Cooking Time: 1 hr. 0 min. Yield: 4 servings…
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Yummy Sweet Potatoes
I have already shared this recipe in other locations, but I thought I should put it in the right place! 2 or more sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed sea salt fresh rosemary (2 or 3 sprigs, chopped) cayenne pepper (to taste) extra virgin olive oil (just enough to barely coat what you have, 1 or 2 tbsp) Preheat oven to 350…
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Broccoli Cole Slaw - 60 calories!!!
Only 2 ingredients and 60 calories per serving - what could be better??? One 12-ounce package broccoli cole slaw mix 1/2 cup Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing Directions: Just toss the slaw and dressing together, and then give the two some alone time in the fridge. (The longer this stuff marinates, the…
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Chicken Casserole
Hi, all. I've been invited to a casserole dinner. Does anyone have a healthy chicken casserole recipe? Thanks! Judy
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HG's Crazy-Delicious Cobby Chop
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 oz. cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped 2 slices (about 1 ounce) extra lean turkey bacon 1/2 cup cooked & chopped asparagus 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup canned beets, drained & chopped 1 large hard-boiled egg white, chopped 2 tbsp. shredded fat-free…
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Lemon Broccolini
1 pound broccolini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Wash and trim the broccolini and steam for 5 minutes, until it is crisp yet tender. Drain. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle the…
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Balsamic Eggplant Parmesan
recipe ingredients 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 4 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. sugar, divided 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 lb.), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 4 Tbsp dry white wine, divided 1 can (14 1/2 or 16 oz.) stewed tomatoes…
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Beef Lo Mein
recipe ingredients 1 lb. lean beef boneless sirloin steak, about 1/2 inch thick 1/2 lb. snap pea pods 1 cup baby carrots, cut into 1/4 inch sticks 1 pkg (9 oz) refrigerated fresh linguine, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. cold water 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced…