Low calorie "good" elephant ears

traveller888
traveller888 Posts: 79 Member
edited November 8 in Recipes
I have the biggest sweet tooth imaginable, so naturally I try to cheat a bit and come up with "good" for you sweets.
Here's my low cal elephant ears

1 Joseph's heart friendly pita bread
1 tsp. sugar
Sprinkles of cinnamon
Sprays of Pam

Spray the pita with Pam and put into skillet on med to high heat. Brown both sides. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (I use Ceylon Cinnamon...I think it's sweeter. I also spray again with Pam to hold the sugar on a little more).

So, there's Pam and sugar, but there's also some good things!
Calories - 75
Fat - 1.5g
Sodium - 334 mg
Carbs - 14g
Fiber - 5g
Protein - 7g
Calcium - 4%
Thiamin - 4%
Niacin - 2%
Iron - 6%
Riboflavin - 20%
Folic Acid - 2%

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    so it's basically like this?stacys-pita-cinnamon-sugar.jpg
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Acg67 wrote: »
    so it's basically like this?stacys-pita-cinnamon-sugar.jpg

    Why do you always have to be so negative in threads where people post low cal recipes? I think you tend to forget that not everyone has the same goals as you.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    Acg67 wrote: »
    so it's basically like this?stacys-pita-cinnamon-sugar.jpg

    Why do you always have to be so negative in threads where people post low cal recipes? I think you tend to forget that not everyone has the same goals as you.

    What was negative about my post?

  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Seems with the OP's recipe, you'd get more food for less calories. Although I'd use melted butter, it doesn't take much and it's delicious.
  • traveller888
    traveller888 Posts: 79 Member
    Acg67 wrote: »
    so it's basically like this?stacys-pita-cinnamon-sugar.jpg

    Yep, except fewer calories, more fiber and protein, less fat and chewy and warm, not crispy. Same idea though.

    It didn't seem negative to me, just a question. :)

  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    define "good" sweets, as opposed to "bad" ones….
  • traveller888
    traveller888 Posts: 79 Member
    Ha! Taste... as long as they are better (more protien, more fiber, less non-food items)!
    Good one!

    And yes, I use butter when I'm below calorie count. Otherwise Pam. Butter makes everything better!
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    Sounds good and even better if you bake your own pitas! :D
  • MADgical72
    MADgical72 Posts: 81 Member
    I love love elephant ears and I love those Stacy's chips - so do my kids! It would be a great alternative to make my own with whole grain pita! Thanks for the tip.
  • shunggie
    shunggie Posts: 1,036 Member
    I've done this but with whole wheat burrito shells. It works the same. I like it better than Stacy's because you can eat them when it's still warm.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    define "good" sweets, as opposed to "bad" ones….

    Lower calories would be good for those seeking to lose weight. Higher fiber is good for many people.
  • Kekekylene
    Kekekylene Posts: 112 Member
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  • jonjhayden
    jonjhayden Posts: 165 Member
    Great post. Too bad there are still trolls that have to reply.
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