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Corn Bread Muffins
I found this recipe and tried it out for the family and they said they were like the muffins at Cracker Barrel!! http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Dot-s-Corn-Muffins Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat) 1/2 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons sugar (I used brown sugar) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon…
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Creamy chocolate pudding dessert
I was looking through some old recipes and found one of my old South Beach Diet recipes that I used to make all of the time!! You could use whatever kind of pudding that you like or I remember making it w/ butterscotch pudding, pumpkin, and cinnamon also. 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese (I used Frigo brand lowfat) - 60 cals/…
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Lighter Buffalo chicken Dip
I made this to take to a cook out yesterday. It was awesome!!! I changed it up a little so you can make your own additions. :) Here's the original recipe and blog. (great recipes there!) http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/lighter-buffalo-chicken-dip.html Buffalo Chicken Dip Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 9 •…
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Gluten Free pizza crust... amazing!
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Gluten-Free_Pizza_Crust.htm Makes 4-8 servings 2 cups whole milk organic mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used Sargento part skim) 2 large organic eggs (we get eggs from a local farmer) 2 tablespoons flax meal (Hodgson Mill) 2 tablespoons coconut flour (Bob's Red Mill) ½ teaspoon…
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Dark chocolate Peanut butter banana bread
This literally came out of my oven 10 minutes ago. I made it into 3 loaves and already 1/2 of a loaf is gone! My family loved it!!! http://www.peanutbutterboy.com/dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread/ Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (I used regular whole wheat flour) 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (or…
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (actually got it from the Kroger website!) http://www.kroger.com/great_meals/recipes/Pages/eat_laugh_love.aspx Recipe: 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1 T. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice 2 lb chicken breast, diced and…
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Pumpkin bisque
OK, I went to a ladies luncheon y'day and one of the ladies made this. I HAD to get her recipe, it was wonderful!!!!!!!! I'm making it tonight for my family. :bigsmile: And believe me, I never would have thought of pumpkin and gouda cheese together?? :huh: 4 strips bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves,…
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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
I'm going to try these out tonight! My girls love twice baked potatoes, I love the idea of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ultimate-Twice-Baked-Potatoes-by-Dannon-Oikos/Detail.aspx Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 1 cup Dannon® Oikos Greek Plain Yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1/2…
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Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker BBQ Pork
This is in my crock pot right now!!! Smells yummy already! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-and-Tangy-Slow-Cooker-Bar-B-Q-Pork/Detail.aspx Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 2…
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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
Oops- it double posted!
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Cream Cheese Banana Bread... a family favorite!
This is such an easy and yummy twist on traditional banana bread (and no butter or shortening!)! Feel free to change ingredients... I've made it a million different ways. You could use all fat free cream cheese and egg beaters to make it even lower calories, but this is the way my family prefers it. :) I've also added…
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Healthier Snickers Pie
A friend of mine made this and shared her recipe. My kids loved this healthy version! Healthier Snickers Pie 1/2 gallon fat free Vanilla frozen yogurt 8 oz container of Cool Whip 1/2 cup (or more) of Grapenuts cereal 2/3 cup (or less) natural peanut butter 1 small box sugar free instant chocolate pudding 2 graham cracker…
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Gluten free coconut flour pancakes!
I found a recipe on a blog and kind of tweaked it to my liking!! They turned out amazing, just like regular pancakes!! I added the recipe w/ a picture to the recipe database. Coconut flour pancakes Ingredients: 4 Tbs coconut flour 1/4 Tsp Baking powder Tiny pinch of salt 1 T. PB 2 powdered peanut butter (optional) 1/2 cup…
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Peanut butter Chocolate *Krispy* Treats (gluten free!)
My 12 year old and I made these to take to a cookout this weekend. I didn't have any Rice Krispies so we used Peanut Butter Panda Puffs cereal (which is also gluten free!) instead. The kids (and honestly, the adults!) all loved them! Peanut butter chocolate *krispy* treats 4 Tablespoons butter 1 package Jet Puffed…
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Skinny Taco Dip
Here's another good dip recipe! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/skinny-taco-dip.html Skinny Taco Dip Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1/24th of dip • Old Points: 1.5 pts • Points+: 2 pts Calories: 59.2 • Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.2 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz reduced fat…
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Chicken Enchiladas
I made these for dinner tonight, I kind of *tweaked* a recipe that I had to make them healthier. They turned out great! 12 Santa Fe Tortilla Company Homestyle Whole Grain Tortilla 1 cup Breakstone Reduced Fat Sour Cream 1 cup Lowfat Cottage Cheese 1 can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (98% fat free) 1 cup reduced fat…
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Homemade *ice* cream, fun for kids!
For those of you trapped under feet of snow (like me in the midwest!), here's a good recipe for your kiddos!! (and you can make a healthier version for yourself!). My girls have strep throat so this was an awesome treat for them this afternoon! 4 cups of clean snow 1/2 cup fat free Half and Half (you can just use another…
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*Lightened up* Spinach Bisque...
OK, the original recipe calls for a stick of butter, real half and half, full fat cream cheese, a jar of Cheez Whiz, and tons of cheddar. This is my *lighter* version. It's still rich and creamy but with a LOT less fat and calories!! Spinach Bisque Ingredients: Spinach, frozen, 4 package (10-12 oz) Fat free half and half,…
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Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
I made a whole wheat pizza for the family tonight and it was a HUGE hit!! They all loved it!! I http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Amazing-Whole-Wheat-Pizza-Crust/Detail.aspx Here's the recipe that I used and I'll add in my *tweaks*. Ingredients 1 teaspoon white sugar (I think next time I'll use 1 tsp. honey instead) 1 1/2 cups…
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Peanut Butter Noodles
I've been looking for an awesome PB noodle recipe and have tried out a couple. This is my *tweaked* version. They turned out awesome! You can add veggies and I had it with chicken. Yum yum! You can use whatever pasta you like, I like the thicker linguine of fettuccine but have also made them with angel hair pasta. 13.25 oz…
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Peanut Butter Noodles
I've been looking for an awesome PB noodle recipe and have tried out a couple. This is my *tweaked* version. They turned out awesome! You can add veggies and I had it with chicken. Yum yum! You can use whatever pasta you like, I like the thicker linguine of fettuccine but have also made them with angel hair pasta. 13.25 oz…
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Curried Pumpkin Soup... from Taste of Home
OK, I tried out Curried Pumpkin Soup - awesome!!! Here's the link and I'll post it also. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Curried-Pumpkin-Soup 4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon canola oil (I used olive oil) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (I used the lower sodium) 1-1/2…
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~ Clean Eaters Thread ~
We used to have a Clean Eating thread, and have some interest to start again! Anyone is welcome to join whether you are just starting or clean eating is your lifestyle!! Basically, CE is cutting out the white flour/ sugar, eating every few hours, focusing more on fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and…
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Eat Smart food scale...
OK, I admit that I am a bit of a measuring nut. I always have my measuring cups handy when I make anything. I measure my 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter, cereal, etc. But it's been an eye opener actually weighing the food!! Especially for meat, fruit, and other things that I wasn't sure exactly the cal…
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MFP Runners Club for May 7th... anyone welcome to join in!
Did you run, cross train, or rest today? :wink:
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MFP Runners Club for April 22nd... did you run today?
Share it here! Newbies welcome! :flowerforyou:
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MFP Runners Club for April 20th... anyone running today?
Join in here!! :drinker:
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MFP Runners Club- March 28th... who's running?
Join in!
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Runners club for March 23rd...
Who's running today? Cross training? Resting? Check in here!
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MFP Runners Club for March 18th... everyone join in!!
Open club so if you are a runner or want to be one, post here!!! :bigsmile:
