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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…
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Beef with Bow-Tie Pasta
1/3 cup hot water 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed) 1 1/2 lbs beef boneless sirloin steak, about 1/2 inch thick 4 ounces uncooked bow-tie pasta (cook and drain according to package directions) 1 lb asparagus tips 1 medium onion, sliced 1 1/2 cups canned nonfat beef broth 1 cup tomato puree 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh…
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Curried Chicken Salad
This is not the low calorie version, but I'm sure you could reduce everything dramatically if you changed to lowfat mayo, or left the walnuts out, etc. Very tasty and filling. Makes two generous servings. 2 boneless skinless cooked chicken breasts, cooled and chopped 2 large stalks celery, chopped 1 medium tart apple,…
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Shake it!
Fit Kitty's Shake 1c. frozen peaches - or any fruit you like frozen 1c. frozen mangos - or any fruit you like frozen 4 almonds 1-3 scoops whey protein powder (I use Designer Whey (no flavor) (get it at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC)) 1 pk Splenda 1/2 cup plain yogurt Put in a blender and enjoy At times I omit the yogurt and it's…
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Easy Strawberry Mouse
Yumm-o! Easy stawberry mouse with only 70 calories per serving and 2.5 grams of fat! http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=91679&e=email
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i need a recipe
I would love to have a recipe for low fat quiche if anyone has one. I love it and I would like to have one with not alot of calories or fat.
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Need quick and easy recipes.
I really need recipes that are quick and easy. One i am not much ofI work late hours also. Anyone have any ideas?
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Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap
2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 cup store-bought hummus 4 pieces whole-wheat wrap bread (about 9 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 ounces baby spinach leaves (2 cups…
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Oatmeal Sweet Potato Muffin
Oatmeal Sweet Potato Muffins The crumble topping adds the finishing touch to this perfect muffin, which is great for breakfast! Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 (15 oz) can sweet potatoes (yams), drained and…
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Salmon Florentine
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 teaspoons minced garlic 5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry Preheat oven to…
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Kiwi and Mango Tartlets
1 1/2 cups nonfat lemon flavored yogurt 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup whole-grain pastry flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 mango, finely diced 3 kiwi fruits, peeled, quartered and sliced 24 small mint leaves 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel. Put the…
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Muesli Parfaits
1/4 cup unsalted almonds 1/4 cup unsalted walnuts 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 cup nonfat milk 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (strawberries sliced) Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.…