-
Pumpkin ChickPea and Lentil -- I subed Acorn Squash
Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew 1 pound pie pumpkin or winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 15 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1…
-
Craving Ice Cream?
Freeze Bananas and blend them!! Tastes JUST LIKE ICE CREAM!!!
-
Calorie Counting Blog
Hi everyone! I have become slightly obsessed with calorie counting and thought it might be a fun idea to start blogging about it. My blog includes recipes and exercise tips to help everyone on their journey to healthier living. I'd be thrilled if you followed me. :) http://nummersbynumbers.blogspot.com/
-
Breakfast
Hi All, i am new to fitness pal, and cant wait to get going. I need some help with things to eat for breakfast, i have never been a breakfast person and i am not a big fan of eggs....what are some ideas to have for breakfast? thanks for your help!
-
Chicken Recipes
Recipes with chicken as the main ingredient.
-
Low Carb Recipes
Post all your Low-Carb Recipes here.
-
Hairy Bikers
Hiya, anyone tried the recipes in the new Hairy Bikers cook book........ wot do you recommend???
-
3 - 2 - 1 cupcake
Try the 3 - 2 - 1 cupcake 1 box Angel Food cake mix 1 box cake mix - any flavor Combine both in a ziploc bag (best w/zip-lock or self seal). Mix well. Remember that one MUST be angel food cake. And angel food cake has egg whites (in case you have allergies) Whenever you want a personal cupcake: 3 tablespoons from the mixed…
-
Ok. I bought an eggplant...now...what do I do with it?
I have a gorgeous eggplant that looked pretty cool. But, for the life of me, I have no idea what to do with it. I thought I'd ask as everyone was so helpful with my last request for Butternut Squash recipes. Now, I need some help with this large purple looking veggie. What's the easiest and best tasting way to prepare it?…
-
pasta recipes?
Hey yall! What are some of yall favorite healthy pasta recipes? I'm tired of the same ole same ole!
-
Peanut Butter
I hear Peanut Butter will make you full and in moderation can be good for weight loss. I found a recipe below but I am seeking other recipes with Peanut Butter and opinions. French Toast with Peanut-Butter Maple Syrup Take this: 1 egg 2 Tbsp fat-free milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 slices white or whole wheat bread 1/4 c…
-
Gingersnap delicious! 50 cal/ cookie!
Picture: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lppriuFC6g1qc3oflo1_500.jpg Gingersnap delicious! ONLY 50 CALORIES PER COOKIE!!! (found on tumblr) Ingredients 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger (or 1 ½ teaspoon ginger powder) 3 tablespoons of black strap molasses 5 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar 4 tablespoons natural applesauce…
-
Really quick and cheap!
Just wanted to share with everyone this really quick side/ lunch I've been making lately. Brace yourself, it has a very long list of ingredients and it's hard to make : -1 can corn with no added salt -1 can black beans -hot sauce to taste -.5 tsp cumin Drain corn and rinse the beans, dump everything in a bowl and mix.…
-
Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
I made mine with Thighs- no skin, and bone-in, but the recipe called for boneless thighs that were quartered, and I just put the thighs in as they were.. I think it tasted okay ;} 1 1/2 pounds of chicken ( I just put in 4 thighs without any skin) 3-4 potatoes 1 apple 1 can chicken broth 2 TBSP curry I chopped up the apple…
-
Tried something new
OK, I tried a new combo for dinner tonight, and it turned out great....I had to share! 1 Trader Joe's Chili Lime Chicken Patties 1/2 bell pepper (I used 1/4 red and 1/4 yellow) Cabbage (sliced from head) 1 tbls plain Greek Yogurt 1 tsp lime juice Salt, pepper, cooking spray Spray veggies with cooking spray and salt and…
-
Strawberry Jell-O Pie
1 reduced fat prepared graham cracker crust (I used Keebler brand) 1 container Cool Whip Free (thawed) 2 containers Yoplait Light Strawberry Yogurt 1 box sugar free strawberry Jell-O 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup boiling water Place Cool Whip, yogurt and vanilla extract into a large bowl and stir together. (I find it…
-
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
I'm looking for some quick and easy, non boring breakfast ideas. Getting tired of oatmeal and scrambled eggs. Any ideas? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
-
Healthy Pancake Mix
I have a container that I store my "healthy pancake mix" in. I usually double the recipe and keep it on hand. My pancake mix recipe is a follows: 4 cups of flour (I use 2 c. white and 2 c. whole wheat), 1 cup non-fat dry milk, 3 tbsp of baking powder, 2 tsp baking soda, 1tsp salt, 2tbsp+2tsp of splenda. Mix it well all up…
-
cabbage
hi i was wondering if any one had any good cabbage recipes. i seem to loose the most if i eat dishes that has lots of cabbage in them. i know about cabbage rolls and cabbage lasagna and cabbage soup. was just wondering if any one has any other suggestions. thanks have a great day. ls
-
Like Tomato Soup with veggies
Like Veggie Tomato Soup 1 to 2 roasted cloves of garlic (thru press or chopped small) 1 to 2 medium sweet onion (chopped) ½ to 1 Cup of the small sweet peppers 2 Cup quartered and sliced zucchini (bite sized pieces) 2 Cup fresh tomatoes in season (out of season roasted or stewed) 1 to 1-1/2 t Chicken bouillon (paste in…
-
Easy Chicken Paella
Hi all, I made this tonight and it was so simple and the portion size is really generous for those of you who like to eat, like me:) Easy Chicken Paella: (serves 4) 1) 1 bag of of Vigo yellow rice (10 oz bag) 2) 1 chicken breast about 6 oz (cooked) 3) 1/2 cup (125 grams) of young, petite, peas Pour the yellow rice into a…
-
Organic Clean Chicken Chili
I love chili and this clean organic recipe is the best! All made in the slow cooker and took about 2 hrs till it was ready to serve: Organic Clean Slow Cooker Chicken/Turkey Chili Ingredients • 2 lbs ground lean chicken or turkey - your choice • 2 (15oz) can of light red kidney beans - ORGANIC and LOW sodium or use fresh…
-
I'm just getting started...
And I LOVE to cook, perhaps more than many, and since I'm currently unemployed, there's plenty of time to do so. My problem with eating better is getting bored. Who has some insanely delicious recipes to assist in this not occurring? :) Any advice is appreciated.
-
New Recipe
Strawberry & Creamcheese Sandwich 1tbsp reduced fat cream cheese 1/4tsp freshly grated orange zest 2 medium strawberries sliced 2 slices of whole wheat bread combine creamcheese,honey & orange zest in a bowl. spread bread with cream cheese mixture.place sliced strawberries on 1 slice of bread,top with the other. calories…
-
Healthy, vegan, low-carb nutella
I made this today when craving something chocolatey yet healthy, enough for 1 generous serving! ingredients: (10g) 2 tsp tahini (1-2g) 1/2-1 tsp cocoa powder 1 tsp splenda (10ml 2 tsp soya milk Method: combine in a small jar/dish and microwave on low heat for 10-20s if needed will be nice and creamy when mixed and perfect…
-
Tuna and cottage cheese omelet
High protein and very tasty omelet 1/2 small raw oinion 1/2 can of light tuna in water 3 extra large eggs 3 tsp of 1% cottage cheese spices Mix all together and cook it in the pan like usual. 364 cal, 10g carb, 19g fat, 44g protein, 1g fiber, 5g sugar you can use smaller or less eggs for less fat Hope you'll enjoy it
-
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
http://sorumblyinmytumbly.blogspot.com/2012/06/baked-oatmeal-bars-with-peanut-butter.html These are soooo good. I make this into muffins and enjoy them throughout the week for breakfast. They are the perfect grab and go treat. Also, you can add blueberries, craisins, all sorts of things!
-
websites geared toward weight loss meals
Hi Ladies, I'm new to MFP. I'd love to get a chat going on 'Recipe Swap' that help guide me to websites geared towards weight loss yummy meals! www.eatingwell.com/nutrition Lindsey
-
Any ideas for a substitute for potato chips?
I'm eating on a paleo/primal diet, and I cannot have normal potatoes. However, I have a delicious jar of salsa in my cabinet at home, and I NEED something crunchy to put in it. Does anyone know anything I can use?
-
Looking for mild fish recipes
Hi! I'm new to this group and I wanted to make a request- my husband and I don't eat fish (actually have never really had it before) and I like to try new flavors but there are so many types of fish out there I'm a little hesitant. I'm looking for some simple recipes (they don't have to be super low in calories, my husband…