Makes 15 cookies
1 cookie = 144 calories
6 grams fat
22 grams carbs
2 grams fiber
3 grams protein
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbs. sugar
3 tbs. water
1 egg white
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins
In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, water, egg white and vanilla. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pan to wire racks.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Delightful Apple-Pineapple Drink
Makes 8 servings
1 cup = 142 calories
35 grams carbs
1 gram protein
4 cups unsweetened apple juice
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tbs. lemon juice
2 tbs. honey
4 cinnamon sticks
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
In a large saucepan, combine the juices, honey, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm.
1 cup = 142 calories
35 grams carbs
1 gram protein
4 cups unsweetened apple juice
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tbs. lemon juice
2 tbs. honey
4 cinnamon sticks
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
In a large saucepan, combine the juices, honey, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm.
Party Shrimp
Makes 2 1/2 dozen
1 shrimp = 14 calories
2 grams protein
1 tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for two hours. Drain and discard marinade. Place shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
1 shrimp = 14 calories
2 grams protein
1 tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for two hours. Drain and discard marinade. Place shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
Crab Macaroni Casserole
Makes 6 Servings
380 calories
11 grams fat
38 grams carbs
4 grams fiber
31 grams protein
2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 tbs. chopped onion
2 tbs. butter
3 tbs. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 (6 oz.) cans lump crabmeat, drained
1 (8 oz.) cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded fat-free cheddard cheese, divided
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Drain macaroni. Add the crabmeat, sour cream, swiss cheese, salt, mustard, macaroni and 1/4 cup cheddard cheese to the skillet. Transer to an 11x7" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
380 calories
11 grams fat
38 grams carbs
4 grams fiber
31 grams protein
2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 tbs. chopped onion
2 tbs. butter
3 tbs. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 (6 oz.) cans lump crabmeat, drained
1 (8 oz.) cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded fat-free cheddard cheese, divided
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Drain macaroni. Add the crabmeat, sour cream, swiss cheese, salt, mustard, macaroni and 1/4 cup cheddard cheese to the skillet. Transer to an 11x7" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Chocolate Croissant Pudding
12 servings
326 calories
14 grams fat
41 grams carbs
1 gram fiber
11 grams protein
6 day-old croissants, split
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
8 eggs
5 cups 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Place croissant bottoms in a 13x9" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and replace croissant tops. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over croissants. Let stand for 10 minutes or until croissants are softened. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
326 calories
14 grams fat
41 grams carbs
1 gram fiber
11 grams protein
6 day-old croissants, split
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
8 eggs
5 cups 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Place croissant bottoms in a 13x9" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and replace croissant tops. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over croissants. Let stand for 10 minutes or until croissants are softened. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Creamy Cranberry Salad
12 servings (2/3 cup each)
133 calories
4 grams fat
24 grams carbs
2 grams fiber
1 gram protein
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsley chopped
1 (20 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 8 oz. carton frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and sale. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts.
133 calories
4 grams fat
24 grams carbs
2 grams fiber
1 gram protein
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsley chopped
1 (20 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 8 oz. carton frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and sale. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Canapes
Makes 3 1/2 dozen
1 canape = 6 calories
1 gram carbs
1 gram protein
2 medium cucumbers
4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. finely chopped onion
1 tbs. capers, drained
1 tbs. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. In a small bowl, combined the remaining ingredients. Spoon into cucumber halves. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until filling is firm. Cut into 1/2 inch slices.
1 canape = 6 calories
1 gram carbs
1 gram protein
2 medium cucumbers
4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. finely chopped onion
1 tbs. capers, drained
1 tbs. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. In a small bowl, combined the remaining ingredients. Spoon into cucumber halves. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until filling is firm. Cut into 1/2 inch slices.
Veggie Pinwheel Appetizers
Makes 32 appetizers
1 pieces = 40 calories
2 grams fat
4 grams carbs
1 gram protein
1 8 oz. pkg. reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tbs. vidalia onion salad dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 tsp. dill weed
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing until blended. Stir in broccoli, carrot, onion and dill weed. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least two hours. Unwrap; cut each into eight slices.
1 pieces = 40 calories
2 grams fat
4 grams carbs
1 gram protein
1 8 oz. pkg. reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tbs. vidalia onion salad dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 tsp. dill weed
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inch)
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and salad dressing until blended. Stir in broccoli, carrot, onion and dill weed. Spread over tortillas. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least two hours. Unwrap; cut each into eight slices.
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