post em! your low-cal versions of favorite foods

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  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
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    I like the idea of mashed cauliflower as a potato-sub :D
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    I use sweet potaotes instead of regular white ones for mash - bake a few sweet potatoes in a microwave for 8-10 mins, scoop out the middles and mash with a drizzle of olive oil and a good grind of black pepper.
  • christinekojack
    christinekojack Posts: 96 Member
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    These all sound amazing!!!
  • heniko
    heniko Posts: 796 Member
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    bump buuuump
  • djthom
    djthom Posts: 651 Member
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    Mexican pizza: spred tortilla with fat free refried beans top with 2% mexican cheese & sliced jalapenos and toast in toaster oven until cheese melts. yummy!
  • chicalatte
    chicalatte Posts: 174
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    Mexican pizza: spred tortilla with fat free refried beans top with 2% mexican cheese & sliced jalapenos and toast in toaster oven until cheese melts. yummy!

    about how many cals does that run you?
  • djthom
    djthom Posts: 651 Member
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    It depends on the tortillas you use. They run anywhere from 50 to 110 cals, you can even use flat bread which is 100 cals. for a big piece. The refried beans are about 50 cals per 1/2 cup and cheese 70 cals per 1/4 cup.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
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    Low calorie biscuits: (Makes 11 small biscuits at 49 calories apiece)
    - 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
    - 1 1/2 teaspoons sodium free baking powder
    - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    - 5 Tablespoons fat free sour cream
    - 1/2 cup skim milk

    1. Combine/sift flour, baking powder and baking soda.
    2. Cut in the sour cream like with a pie crust.
    3. Add the milk and mix just until a dough forms.
    4. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
    5. Bake at 425 degrees for 8-11 minutes.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
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    Pancakes:
    - 1 packet of instant oats (weight control or reduced sugar)
    - 1/4 tsp baking powder
    - 1/2 cup fat free yogurt or cottage cheese
    - 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg beaters
    - Cinnamon or vanilla extract

    Combine together and let sit for 2 minutes.

    Cook at you would a regular pancake, just on a higher heat and for slightly longer.



    Chocolate Molten Lava Cake: 182 calories
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1180
  • Shawnarose
    Shawnarose Posts: 74 Member
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    Bump - need to get recipes out!
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
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    bump
  • svetlanaanna
    svetlanaanna Posts: 1 Member
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    Vegan chocolate banana ice cream

    2 sliced frozen bananas
    1 tbsp cocoa powder
    2 tbsp almond milk

    Throw in the blender until the same consistency as soft serve ice cream. About 255 cal for the entire serving
  • MrsB0707
    MrsB0707 Posts: 1
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    bump
  • Plomk
    Plomk Posts: 4
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    Does anyone know a recipe That's Really LOW in calorie and EASY to make for teen ?
  • mlbazemore
    mlbazemore Posts: 252 Member
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    bump!
  • GuillaineC
    GuillaineC Posts: 74 Member
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    bump!
  • jlr_12
    jlr_12 Posts: 170 Member
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    bump!
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
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    Low cal Portabella mushroom cheesesteak. (My version is only slightly modified)

    1 Portabella mushroom (cut out the gills and stem)
    1/2 red bellpepper (green works too)
    1 jalapeno pepper
    1/3 yellow onion
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 slice of low-cal swiss cheese.
    6 button mushrooms (because I just adore mushrooms in general)
    1/2 tsp. worcheshire sauce (I can't spell it so whatever.. you know what I mean)
    [The real recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce, but sometimes I don't even bother mixing it in.

    Slice up portabella caps and heat over medium heat for about four minutes. Set aside. Chop veggies as finely as possible. Cook veggies over same heat while throwing in your favorite seasoning (Mines are usually a bit of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, minced garlic, and parsley). Meanwhile, I slip a wheat hoagie into the oven to toast it. While veggies cook, I melt the swiss cheese on top, and once melted, I return the portabella slices to the mix. Stir on medium-low heat then add to toasted hoagie. I hate veggies normally, so this helps me get my daily fill of them.
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
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    EVERYTHING I try from Skinnytaste.com
  • sunnyrunner23
    sunnyrunner23 Posts: 182 Member
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    I use egg whites and one yolk for scrambled eggs! I love this idea for a post!!

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